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Weather & Climate in Kirkel, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirkel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 21.6 sq mi (55.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2833°N, 7.2333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
934 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 30 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 30 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 30 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 45 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 33 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 26 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 30 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 27 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 31 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 123 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Kirkel has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.4").