Kusel, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

5,134 Population 762/sq mi density

758 ft Elevation 231 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,159 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$81,400 home value, $407/mo rent

Kusel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	758 ft (231 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density	762/sq mi
Coordinates	49.5377°N, 7.4047°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 15.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

902 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	146 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	45 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	97 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	95 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	129 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	98 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	58 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	100 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	45 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	85 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	78 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	52 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	95 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	42 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	47 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	92 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	145 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	50 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	40 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	57 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (81 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in
February	34°F (1°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
March	40°F (4°C)	2.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.3 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Wettest

Kusel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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