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Weather & Climate in Frankenthal, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frankenthal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 22.5 sq mi (58.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5341°N, 8.3536°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
811 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 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 97 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Frankenthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.4").