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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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1667°N, 7.7000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,088 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 130 km | 32 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 83 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 96 km | 25 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 74 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 58 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 56 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Forchheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.5").