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Weather & Climate in Birkenheide, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birkenheide 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 331 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 | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4814°N, 8.2619°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
822 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 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 108 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 98 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 (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Birkenheide has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (1.7").