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Weather & Climate in Lorsch, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lorsch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6500°N, 8.5667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
791 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 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 145 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 (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Lorsch has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").