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Weather & Climate in Falkenstein, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Falkenstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6076°N, 7.8745°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
804 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 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 89 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 74 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 76 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 82 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 73 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 (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 96 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
Falkenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").