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Weather & Climate in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frankfurt am Main experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1155°N, 8.6842°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
221 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 65 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 66 km | 28 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 9 km | 24 km |
| Oct 6, 2001 | 1 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.7 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km E of Surbourg, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 13 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1992 | 3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany | M3.4 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 96 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Frankfurt am Main has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").