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Weather & Climate in Plettenberg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plettenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2095°N, 7.8726°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
455 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 13, 1992 | 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium | M5.4 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 129 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 138 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 126 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Plettenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.9").