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Weather & Climate in Westerkappeln, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Westerkappeln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 31.7 sq mi (82.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3167°N, 7.8833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
274 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 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2003 | 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.4 | 133 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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Westerkappeln has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").