Breitscheid, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

5,000 Population 295/sq mi density

1,490 ft Elevation 454 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

$28,966 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$73,600 home value, $368/mo rent

Breitscheid experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,490 ft (454 m)
Area	16.9 sq mi (43.8 km²)
Population Density	295/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6851°N, 8.1912°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 25.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

399 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	149 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	74 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	91 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	49 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	66 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	149 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	56 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	137 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	46 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	52 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	75 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	65 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	64 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	150 km
Oct 29, 1996	5 km NE of Pelm, Germany	M3.6	112 km
Feb 17, 2008	2 km WNW of Moers, Germany	M3.6	141 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	98 km
May 17, 2014	2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany	M3.6	104 km
Oct 3, 2001	2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany	M3.6	121 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	56 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (111 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	111 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in
February	33°F (1°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	2.5 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in
December	35°F (1°C)	3.9 in	Wettest

Breitscheid has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.3").

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