Elben, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

955 ft Elevation 291 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,328 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$77,200 home value, $386/mo rent

Elben experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	955 ft (291 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7500°N, 7.8333°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"

16% above US avg

Snowfall 15.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.30"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

500 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992	1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium	M5.4	149 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	123 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	57 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	61 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	126 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	67 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	50 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	126 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	146 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	62 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	112 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	63 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	149 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	139 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	84 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	139 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	137 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (95 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.9 in
February	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
March	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
October	47°F (9°C)	3.3 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.7 in
December	35°F (2°C)	4.3 in	Wettest

Elben has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.6").

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