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Weather & Climate in Solingen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Solingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 46.2 sq mi (119.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1734°N, 7.0845°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
496 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 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 76 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 128 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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 93 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 131 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Solingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.9").