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Weather & Climate in Gelnhausen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelnhausen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2016°N, 9.1874°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 97 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 43 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 103 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 49 km | 32 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany | M3.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 1992 | 3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany | M3.4 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 101 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 (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Gelnhausen has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.3").