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Weather & Climate in Königstein im Taunus, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Königstein im Taunus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1794°N, 8.4713°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
445 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 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 48 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 145 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 150 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 (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Königstein im Taunus has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.4").