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Weather & Climate in Gernsheim, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gernsheim 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 305 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 | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7531°N, 8.4886°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
773 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 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 124 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Gernsheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").