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Weather & Climate in Hilchenbach, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hilchenbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9969°N, 8.1106°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
429 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 141 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany | M3.6 | 126 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 (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Hilchenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.6").