Weather & Climate in Köthen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Köthen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 44.9 sq mi (116.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7519°N, 11.9709°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 11, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany | M3.3 | 36 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | Germany | M3.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 1 km NW of Fraureuth, Germany | M3.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany | M2.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 1 km ENE of Gößnitz, Germany | M2.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 1 km SSW of Ronneburg, Germany | M2.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany | M2.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany | M2.5 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany | M2.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in |
Köthen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").