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Weather & Climate in Buchen in Odenwald, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buchen in Odenwald experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5242°N, 9.3229°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 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 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 128 km | 28 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 88 km | 24 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 90 km | 32 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km E of Surbourg, France | M3.5 | 126 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km WNW of Albstadt, Germany | M3.4 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany | M3.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 2 km NE of Meßstetten, Germany | M3.4 | 150 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Buchen in Odenwald has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.3").