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Weather & Climate in Frankenberg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frankenberg 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 277 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 32.4 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0589°N, 8.8008°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 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 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 132 km | 28 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 104 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany | M3.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 102 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 (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Frankenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").