Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

650,000 Population 6,780/sq mi density

371 ft Elevation 113 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$31,797 median income, unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$160,000 home value, $800/mo rent

Frankfurt am Main experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	371 ft (113 m)
Area	95.9 sq mi (248.3 km²)
Population Density	6,780/sq mi
Coordinates	50.1155°N, 8.6842°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 8.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 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	108 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	140 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	40 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	100 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	50 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	65 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	40 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	66 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	9 km
Oct 6, 2001	1 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.7	148 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	94 km
May 17, 2014	2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany	M3.6	36 km
Oct 29, 1996	5 km NE of Pelm, Germany	M3.6	139 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	61 km
May 29, 1996	3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany	M3.5	96 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km E of Surbourg, France	M3.5	147 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	13 km
Jan 24, 2001	3 km N of Rath, Germany	M3.5	146 km
May 9, 1992	3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany	M3.4	99 km
Apr 3, 1999	0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany	M3.4	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (131 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	131 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in
February	36°F (2°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
July	69°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in

Frankfurt am Main has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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