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Weather & Climate in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bernkastel-Kues experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9160°N, 7.0766°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
874 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 128 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 56 km | 2 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 61 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 63 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 63 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 (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 33 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Bernkastel-Kues has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.2").