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Weather & Climate in Darmstadt, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darmstadt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 60.8 sq mi (157.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8717°N, 8.6503°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
580 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 135 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 139 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 (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Darmstadt has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.6").