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Weather & Climate in Kraichtal, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kraichtal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1462°N, 8.7328°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
854 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany | M3.9 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 136 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 132 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 138 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 (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Kraichtal has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.3").