Merzig Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Merzig’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Germany.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Merzig experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like January. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around -1°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Merzig by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. July, the city’s warmest month receives 224 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 95 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 17 days. For more information, please visit our Merzig Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Germany Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Germany. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Merzig Temperatures Compared World Wide
Merzig’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Merzig’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Merzig climate page.
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