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Weather & Climate in Salzkotten, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salzkotten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 62.2 sq mi (161.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6717°N, 8.6009°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
260 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2003 | 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany | M3.4 | 142 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) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Salzkotten has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.2").