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Weather & Climate in Lichtenau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lichtenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7261°N, 8.0049°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,052 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 16 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 109 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Lichtenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").