Weather & Climate in Schalkenmehren, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schalkenmehren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1653°N, 6.8608°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
916 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 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 77 km | 2 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 87 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (1 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 1 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Schalkenmehren has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (2.3").