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Weather & Climate in Osnabrück, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Osnabrück experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 56.8 sq mi (147.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2726°N, 8.0498°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
266 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 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2003 | 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 27 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) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Osnabrück has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.0").