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Weather & Climate in Gießen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gießen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 44.8 sq mi (116.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5873°N, 8.6755°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
215 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 64 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 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 48 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 51 km | 32 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 95 km | 13 km |
| May 9, 1992 | 3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany | M3.4 | 122 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Gießen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").