Weather & Climate in Selters, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selters 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 38.6 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5168°N, 8.2895°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
273 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 37 km | 12 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 62 km | 28 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 45 km | 24 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany | M3.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 45 km | 32 km |
| Jul 17, 2004 | 2 km NW of Eschweiler, Germany | M3.4 | 148 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Selters has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.1").