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Weather & Climate in Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hessisch Lichtenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 46.1 sq mi (119.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1995°N, 9.7186°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 11, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 145 km | 32 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany | M3.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1998 | 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany | M3.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2004 | 3 km NNW of Frankfurt am Main, Germany | M3.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2000 | 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Dec 19, 1994 | 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1998 | 6 km W of Welver, Germany | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | Germany | M3.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1999 | 3 km N of Wickede, Germany | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1996 | 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany | M3.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 2 km SSE of Unna, Germany | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Fröndenberg, Germany | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2004 | 3 km NNW of Oberursel, Germany | M3.0 | 135 km | 19 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 3 km W of Aidhausen, Germany | M3.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 1 km S of Gemünden am Main, Germany | M3.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Hessisch Lichtenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.3").