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Weather & Climate in Soest, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Soest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5756°N, 8.1062°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
318 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 99 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 (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Soest has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.8").