Blieskastel, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

23,212 Population 353/sq mi density

794 ft Elevation 242 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$30,897 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$85,600 home value, $428/mo rent

Blieskastel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	794 ft (242 m)
Area	65.7 sq mi (170.2 km²)
Population Density	353/sq mi
Coordinates	49.2372°N, 7.2562°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 11.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	112 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	33 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	130 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	129 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	30 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	132 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	33 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	74 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	120 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	49 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	63 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	40 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	37 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	130 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	110 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	30 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	30 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	30 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	34 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (108 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	108 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.2 in
February	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
September	56°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.1 in	Wettest

Blieskastel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.4").

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