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Weather & Climate in Ottenstein, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ottenstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9471°N, 9.4070°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 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 | 127 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany | M3.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 2 km N of Werne, Germany | M3.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2000 | 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Sep 18, 1998 | 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Ottenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.2").