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Weather & Climate in Breitenthal, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Breitenthal 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 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8000°N, 7.3333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
844 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 61 km | 1 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 58 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 60 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 61 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 58 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 (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 54 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Breitenthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.4").