Marburg an der Lahn, Germany

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

78,895 Population 1,442/sq mi density

722 ft Elevation 220 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,077 median income, unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$132,200 home value, $661/mo rent

Marburg an der Lahn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	47.7°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Area	54.7 sq mi (141.7 km²)
Population Density	1,442/sq mi
Coordinates	50.8090°N, 8.7707°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 6.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on May 17, 2014.

Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	117 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	133 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	77 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	109 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	87 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	84 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	79 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	109 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	73 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	106 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	110 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	91 km
May 17, 2014	2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany	M3.6	113 km
May 29, 1996	3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany	M3.5	140 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	76 km
Jan 24, 2001	3 km N of Rath, Germany	M3.5	119 km
Nov 24, 1990	3 km E of Dortmund, Germany	M3.4	117 km
Nov 7, 1998	3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany	M3.4	94 km
Apr 11, 2010	3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany	M3.4	113 km
Jun 29, 2010	3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany	M3.4	92 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (153 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	153 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.8 in	Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
July	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in	Wettest

Marburg an der Lahn has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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