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Weather & Climate in Ostercappeln, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ostercappeln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 70.6 sq mi (182.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3500°N, 8.2333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
245 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 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 149 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.3 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 134 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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Ostercappeln has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").