Frankenberg, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

19,276 Population 346/sq mi density

1,030 ft Elevation 314 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$29,217 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$77,800 home value, $389/mo rent

Frankenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	45.8°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,030 ft (314 m)
Area	55.7 sq mi (144.2 km²)
Population Density	346/sq mi
Coordinates	51.0589°N, 8.8008°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.35"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 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	132 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	101 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	141 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	124 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	111 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	105 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	104 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	132 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	149 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	101 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	148 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	123 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	94 km
May 17, 2014	2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany	M3.6	141 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	114 km
Aug 3, 1995	2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany	M3.6	148 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	104 km
Jan 24, 2001	3 km N of Rath, Germany	M3.5	120 km
Nov 10, 1998	2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany	M3.4	116 km
Nov 24, 1990	3 km E of Dortmund, Germany	M3.4	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (169 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	169 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	2.2 in
March	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Driest
May	53°F (11°C)	2.7 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in	Wettest

Frankenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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