Königstein im Taunus, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

15,661 Population 1,081/sq mi density

1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$41,811 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$152,200 home value, $761/mo rent

Königstein im Taunus 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	1,194 ft (364 m)
Area	14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density	1,081/sq mi
Coordinates	50.1794°N, 8.4713°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 8.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

445 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.6 on May 17, 2014.

Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	148 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	91 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	24 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	123 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	83 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	148 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	34 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	150 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	143 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	148 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	149 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	145 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	24 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	48 km
May 15, 2005	4 km SW of Lebach, Germany	M3.8	145 km
May 10, 2005	2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	143 km
Jun 23, 2005	2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	146 km
Aug 3, 2005	3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	146 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	142 km
Jan 26, 2008	0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.8	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (116 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	116 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
February	33°F (0°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

Königstein im Taunus has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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