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Weather & Climate in Korbach, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Korbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 58.3 sq mi (150.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2756°N, 8.8730°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
229 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 129 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 138 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 (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Korbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.2").