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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,886/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1155°N, 8.6842°E |
| 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").