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Weather & Climate in Katzenelnbogen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katzenelnbogen 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 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2675°N, 7.9732°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
776 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 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 148 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 12 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 81 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Katzenelnbogen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").