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Forchheim, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,268 Population 132/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 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
2.8 / 5.0
$31,271 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$102,600 home value, $513/mo rent
Forchheim 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 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates48.1667°N, 7.7000°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,088 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 86 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 97 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 147 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 111 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 146 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 140 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 130 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 68 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 146 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 125 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 83 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 96 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 74 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 58 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 147 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 91 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 63 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 146 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Forchheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.5").

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