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Weather & Climate in Frankenau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frankenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 51.4 sq mi (133.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0927°N, 8.9345°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
206 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 107 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 110 km | 32 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Frankenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.1").