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Weather & Climate in Kriftel, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kriftel 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 387 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 | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0841°N, 8.4698°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
513 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 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 28 km | 10 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 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 136 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 139 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) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
Kriftel has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").