Bretten, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

28,144 Population 981/sq mi density

600 ft Elevation 183 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$32,498 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$110,000 home value, $550/mo rent

Bretten 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	600 ft (183 m)
Area	28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²)
Population Density	981/sq mi
Coordinates	49.0369°N, 8.7075°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

877 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 9, 2022.

Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	94 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	140 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	140 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	134 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	140 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	77 km
Oct 21, 1997	1 km NE of Wangen, Germany	M4.1	75 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	139 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	77 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	141 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	136 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	147 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	144 km
Jan 27, 2002	5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany	M3.9	127 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	138 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	136 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	137 km
May 15, 2005	4 km SW of Lebach, Germany	M3.8	139 km
Aug 3, 1993	0 km WNW of Carling, France	M3.8	146 km
May 10, 2005	2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	184 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.0 in

Bretten has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.3").

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