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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5242°N, 9.3229°E |
| 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").