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Weather & Climate in Kirchen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8085°N, 7.8863°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
487 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 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 52 km | 12 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 82 km | 28 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 87 km | 24 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Kirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.6").