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Weather & Climate in Rüthen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rüthen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 74.2 sq mi (192.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4909°N, 8.4360°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
312 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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Rüthen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.9").