Rothenberg, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

2,515 Population 31/sq mi density

1,365 ft Elevation 416 meters

51°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

$29,282 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$78,400 home value, $392/mo rent

Rothenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.0°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,365 ft (416 m)
Area	81.2 sq mi (210.4 km²)
Population Density	31/sq mi
Coordinates	49.4992°N, 8.9192°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 23.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 9, 2022.

Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	144 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	99 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	122 km
Oct 21, 1997	1 km NE of Wangen, Germany	M4.1	99 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	102 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	127 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	121 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	97 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	146 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	147 km
Aug 3, 2005	3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	148 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	77 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	144 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	105 km
Jun 23, 2005	2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	147 km
May 10, 2005	2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	144 km
May 15, 2005	4 km SW of Lebach, Germany	M3.8	149 km
Sep 1, 2001	2 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.7	146 km
Feb 25, 2005	4 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.7	150 km
Mar 22, 2006	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.7	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (166 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	166 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in
February	35°F (2°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
July	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in	Driest
September	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.6 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.2 in	Wettest

Rothenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (2.5").

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