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Weather & Climate in Rinteln, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rinteln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°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 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 65.8 sq mi (170.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1860°N, 9.0792°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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1994 | 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2000 | 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 115 km | 1 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 2 km N of Werne, Germany | M3.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Rinteln has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").