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Weather & Climate in Altenstadt, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altenstadt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2875°N, 8.9437°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 88 km | 28 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 29 km | 24 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 35 km | 32 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany | M3.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1992 | 3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany | M3.4 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany | M3.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 111 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Altenstadt has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").