Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

13,291 Population 288/sq mi density

1,240 ft Elevation 378 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

$27,646 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$76,200 home value, $381/mo rent

Hessisch Lichtenau 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 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 8.3 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	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,240 ft (378 m)
Area	46.1 sq mi (119.3 km²)
Population Density	288/sq mi
Coordinates	51.1995°N, 9.7186°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 8.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2008.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	137 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	140 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	148 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	145 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	108 km
Nov 10, 1997	2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany	M3.3	114 km
Sep 18, 1998	0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany	M3.2	138 km
May 4, 2004	3 km NNW of Frankfurt am Main, Germany	M3.2	139 km
Nov 18, 2000	2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany	M3.2	147 km
Dec 19, 1994	2 km SE of Kamen, Germany	M3.2	147 km
May 23, 2001	4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany	M3.2	149 km
Jul 22, 1998	6 km W of Welver, Germany	M3.1	136 km
Feb 25, 1996	Germany	M3.1	120 km
Sep 23, 1999	3 km N of Wickede, Germany	M3.1	134 km
Jun 28, 1996	4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany	M3.0	126 km
Jul 30, 1998	2 km SSE of Unna, Germany	M3.0	144 km
Jul 17, 1998	3 km WNW of Fröndenberg, Germany	M3.0	142 km
Mar 5, 2004	3 km NNW of Oberursel, Germany	M3.0	135 km
Dec 11, 1998	3 km W of Aidhausen, Germany	M3.0	125 km
May 4, 1991	1 km S of Gemünden am Main, Germany	M3.0	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	2.3 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.8 in
November	38°F (4°C)	3.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in

Hessisch Lichtenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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