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Weather & Climate in Oldenburg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oldenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 41.5 sq mi (107.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,838/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1404°N, 8.2148°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany | M3.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1996 | 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2006 | Germany | M2.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany | M2.8 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 97 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Oldenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").