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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").