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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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8667°N, 8.6333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
905 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 74 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany | M3.9 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 149 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Birkenfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (2.7").