Birstein, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

6,581 Population 184/sq mi density

1,047 ft Elevation 319 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$31,494 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

Birstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,047 ft (319 m)
Area	35.9 sq mi (92.9 km²)
Population Density	184/sq mi
Coordinates	50.3500°N, 9.3000°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 11.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on May 17, 2014.

Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	146 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	82 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	138 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	94 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	104 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	84 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	55 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	114 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	133 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	104 km
May 17, 2014	2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany	M3.6	78 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	61 km
May 29, 1996	3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany	M3.5	146 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	60 km
Jun 29, 2010	3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany	M3.4	79 km
May 9, 1992	3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany	M3.4	148 km
Apr 11, 2010	3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany	M3.4	139 km
Nov 10, 1998	2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany	M3.4	117 km
Nov 7, 1998	3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany	M3.4	109 km
Apr 3, 1999	0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany	M3.4	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (175 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	175 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in
March	38°F (4°C)	3.4 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in	Driest
May	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	58°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	2.9 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.8 in
December	33°F (1°C)	4.6 in	Wettest

Birstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.7").

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