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Weather & Climate in Braunfels, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Braunfels experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5155°N, 8.3892°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
248 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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 44 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 42 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 67 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 140 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany | M3.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 42 km | 32 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Braunfels has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.9").