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Weather & Climate in Forst, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forst 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 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1586°N, 8.5808°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
880 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 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 118 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Forst has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.2").