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Weather & Climate in Bensheim, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bensheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 26.4 sq mi (68.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6837°N, 8.6184°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
777 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 136 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Bensheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").