Wächtersbach, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

12,464 Population 366/sq mi density

486 ft Elevation 148 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$31,494 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$93,200 home value, $466/mo rent

Wächtersbach 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 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 9.7 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	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	486 ft (148 m)
Area	34.1 sq mi (88.2 km²)
Population Density	366/sq mi
Coordinates	50.2551°N, 9.2956°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.82"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 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	147 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	81 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	139 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	92 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	82 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	104 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	52 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	112 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	133 km
May 17, 2014	2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany	M3.6	70 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	103 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	57 km
May 29, 1996	3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany	M3.5	142 km
Jun 29, 2010	3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany	M3.4	74 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	59 km
Nov 10, 1998	2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany	M3.4	117 km
Apr 3, 1999	0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany	M3.4	137 km
Apr 11, 2010	3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany	M3.4	139 km
May 9, 1992	3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany	M3.4	145 km
Nov 7, 1998	3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany	M3.4	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (174 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	174 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.7 in
March	40°F (5°C)	2.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
September	56°F (14°C)	3.0 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in
December	35°F (1°C)	3.8 in	Wettest

Wächtersbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.3").

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