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Weather & Climate in Bretten, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bretten 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 600 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 | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 981/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0369°N, 8.7075°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
877 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 | 94 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 77 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 75 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany | M3.9 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 133 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Bretten has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.3").