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Weather & Climate in Heidelberg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heidelberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4077°N, 8.6908°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
828 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 101 km | 20 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 131 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 (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Heidelberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.5").