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Weather & Climate in Hochscheid, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hochscheid 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 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Area | 61.9 sq mi (160.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8833°N, 7.2167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
865 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 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 86 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 59 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 62 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 64 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 (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 41 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Hochscheid has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.4").