Kriftel, Germany

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

10,633 Population 3,137/sq mi density

387 ft Elevation 118 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$36,403 median income, unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$141,600 home value, $708/mo rent

Kriftel 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	387 ft (118 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	3,137/sq mi
Coordinates	50.0841°N, 8.4698°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 8.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

513 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	142 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	94 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	128 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	29 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	87 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	142 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	144 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	36 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	146 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	137 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	53 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	139 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	28 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	143 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	142 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	136 km
May 15, 2005	4 km SW of Lebach, Germany	M3.8	139 km
Jun 23, 2005	2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	139 km
Jan 26, 2008	0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.8	144 km
Aug 3, 2005	3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	139 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)	1.9 in
February	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	62°F (17°C)	2.5 in
July	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.9 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in

Kriftel has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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