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Weather & Climate in Oer-Erkenschwick, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oer-Erkenschwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6420°N, 7.2645°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
415 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 13, 1992 | 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium | M5.4 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 86 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Oer-Erkenschwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.3").