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Weather & Climate in Wuppertal, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wuppertal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 88.8 sq mi (230.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2563°N, 7.1482°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
491 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 | 95 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 84 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 91 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 138 km | 28 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 100 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 (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| 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 | 64°F (18°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 |
Wuppertal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.9").