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Weather & Climate in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Idar-Oberstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 776/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7144°N, 7.3078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
842 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 51 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 71 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 52 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 52 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 47 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 52 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 49 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 (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 60 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Idar-Oberstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.4").