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Weather & Climate in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Osterholz-Scharmbeck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 77.7 sq mi (201.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2266°N, 8.7923°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2000 | 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany | M3.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany | M2.8 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1998 | 2 km WSW of Ostbevern, Germany | M2.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Osterholz-Scharmbeck has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.5").