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Weather & Climate in Frankenstein, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frankenstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4402°N, 7.9774°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
839 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 87 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 85 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 78 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 79 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 87 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 (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Frankenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (2.0").