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Weather & Climate in Paderborn, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paderborn 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 269 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 36.8 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 74.6 sq mi (193.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7191°N, 8.7544°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
223 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.3 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 2 km SW of Essen, Germany | M3.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2007 | 3 km WSW of Voerde, Germany | M3.2 | 147 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Paderborn has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.4").