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Weather & Climate in Birstein, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3500°N, 9.3000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 55 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 114 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 61 km | 32 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany | M3.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1992 | 3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany | M3.4 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany | M3.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 136 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Birstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.7").