Kranichstein, Germany

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

12,043 Population 198/sq mi density

469 ft Elevation 143 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$29,517 median income, unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$144,600 home value, $723/mo rent

Kranichstein 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	469 ft (143 m)
Area	60.8 sq mi (157.4 km²)
Population Density	198/sq mi
Coordinates	49.9047°N, 8.6808°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 8.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 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	145 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	117 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	53 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	110 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	146 km
Oct 21, 1997	1 km NE of Wangen, Germany	M4.1	147 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	59 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	77 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	142 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	140 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	146 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	52 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	148 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	29 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	139 km
Jun 23, 2005	2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	142 km
Aug 3, 2005	3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	143 km
Jan 26, 2008	0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.8	148 km
May 15, 2005	4 km SW of Lebach, Germany	M3.8	143 km
May 10, 2005	2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (134 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	134 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in

Kranichstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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