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Weather & Climate in Kaiserslautern, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaiserslautern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 67.2 sq mi (174.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4430°N, 7.7716°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
907 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 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 73 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 63 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 71 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 69 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 (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Kaiserslautern has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.9").