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Weather & Climate in Birkenfeld, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birkenfeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 953/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6525°N, 7.1667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
854 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 | 40 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 60 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 40 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 39 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 40 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 40 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 59 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 36 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 (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 62 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Birkenfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.4").