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Weather & Climate in Birkenau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birkenau 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 492 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 | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5625°N, 8.7069°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
805 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 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 141 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 131 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 134 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 (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Birkenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.5").