Birkenfeld, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

10,609 Population 1,102/sq mi density

1,253 ft Elevation 382 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,447 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

Birkenfeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,253 ft (382 m)
Area	9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density	1,102/sq mi
Coordinates	48.8667°N, 8.6333°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

905 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	78 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	141 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	132 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	132 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	64 km
Oct 21, 1997	1 km NE of Wangen, Germany	M4.1	74 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	142 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	60 km
Jun 25, 1995	1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland	M3.9	141 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	149 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	145 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	138 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	143 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	139 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	134 km
Jan 27, 2002	5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany	M3.9	112 km
Jun 23, 2005	2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	137 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	137 km
Jan 26, 2008	0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.8	146 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (194 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	194 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
February	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.9 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in	Driest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.3 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.8 in

Birkenfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (2.7").

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