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Weather & Climate in Forstheim, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forstheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8949°N, 7.7150°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,016 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 82 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 25 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 86 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 100 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Forstheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (2.1").