Wolfen, Germany

Full City Profile

16,449 Population 1,842/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Wolfen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density1,842/sq mi
Coordinates51.6612°N, 12.2687°E
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 55 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 145 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 140 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 26 km
Aug 4, 1998 5 km E of Hoyerswerda, Germany M3.2 144 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 66 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 142 km
Aug 4, 2006 1 km NW of Fraureuth, Germany M3.0 106 km
Aug 1, 1992 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany M2.9 51 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km WNW of Schöneck, Germany M2.8 140 km
Mar 23, 2002 1 km ENE of Gößnitz, Germany M2.8 86 km
Sep 28, 1993 1 km SSW of Ronneburg, Germany M2.7 90 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 114 km
Mar 24, 1991 2 km ENE of Hranice, Czechia M2.6 150 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 124 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in

Wolfen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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