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Weather & Climate in Papenburg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°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 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 46.3 sq mi (119.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0777°N, 7.4152°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 53 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany | M3.0 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2006 | Germany | M2.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany | M2.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2006 | 7 km SE of Velen, Germany | M2.8 | 138 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 2004 | 4 km NW of Ahlen, Germany | M2.8 | 146 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) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Papenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").