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Weather & Climate in Varel, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Varel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3969°N, 8.1362°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 92 km | 3 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany | M3.0 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany | M2.8 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 88 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Varel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").