Kirchen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

9,342 Population 403/sq mi density

853 ft Elevation 260 meters

47°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

$28,328 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$79,600 home value, $398/mo rent

Kirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	853 ft (260 m)
Area	23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²)
Population Density	403/sq mi
Coordinates	50.8085°N, 7.8863°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 10.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	126 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	64 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	72 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	66 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	130 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	57 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	124 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	149 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	68 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	116 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	68 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	52 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	82 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	143 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	141 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	87 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	141 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	124 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	144 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	58 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (102 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	102 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in
March	39°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	62°F (17°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	2.7 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.6 in
December	35°F (2°C)	4.3 in	Wettest

Kirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.6").

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