Korbach, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

24,481 Population 420/sq mi density

1,217 ft Elevation 371 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

$79,400 home value, $397/mo rent

Korbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	45.8°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,217 ft (371 m)
Area	58.3 sq mi (150.9 km²)
Population Density	420/sq mi
Coordinates	51.2756°N, 8.8730°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 8.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 14, 2011.

May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	142 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	125 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	145 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	143 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	135 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	127 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	128 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	131 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	126 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	142 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	149 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	130 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	136 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	89 km
Aug 3, 1995	2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany	M3.6	131 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	129 km
Jan 24, 2001	3 km N of Rath, Germany	M3.5	129 km
Jul 18, 2008	6 km SW of Recke, Germany	M3.4	144 km
Nov 24, 1990	3 km E of Dortmund, Germany	M3.4	98 km
Nov 7, 1998	3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany	M3.4	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (188 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	188 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.9 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Wettest

Korbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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