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Weather & Climate in Schmallenberg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schmallenberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,348 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1547°N, 8.2851°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
385 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 113 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 107 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 (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Schmallenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.0").