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Weather & Climate in Kranichstein, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kranichstein 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 469 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 | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 60.8 sq mi (157.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9047°N, 8.6808°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
496 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 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 148 km | 1 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 29 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 148 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 143 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 140 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 134 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) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Kranichstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.0").