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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").