Butzbach, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

25,156 Population 484/sq mi density

676 ft Elevation 206 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$32,091 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent

Butzbach 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 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	676 ft (206 m)
Area	51.9 sq mi (134.5 km²)
Population Density	484/sq mi
Coordinates	50.4340°N, 8.6712°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 14.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 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	102 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	42 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	128 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	93 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	54 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	60 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	45 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	31 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	76 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	88 km
Oct 29, 1996	5 km NE of Pelm, Germany	M3.6	138 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	139 km
May 17, 2014	2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany	M3.6	71 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	62 km
May 29, 1996	3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany	M3.5	109 km
Jan 24, 2001	3 km N of Rath, Germany	M3.5	126 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	34 km
May 9, 1992	3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany	M3.4	112 km
Nov 24, 1990	3 km E of Dortmund, Germany	M3.4	145 km
Nov 10, 1998	2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany	M3.4	74 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (133 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	133 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.0 in
February	35°F (1°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.3 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in

Butzbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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