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Weather & Climate in Rieste, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rieste 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 278 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 32.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 73.2 sq mi (189.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4833°N, 8.0167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
247 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 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 3 km NNW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M3.3 | 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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Rieste has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").