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Weather & Climate in Karlsruhe, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karlsruhe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 67.0 sq mi (173.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0094°N, 8.4044°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
987 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 57 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany | M3.9 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 116 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 (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Karlsruhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.0").