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Weather & Climate in Forchheim, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forchheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (51.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7175°N, 11.0588°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2000 | 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany | M3.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Forchheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").