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Weather & Climate in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ludwigshafen am Rhein 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 318 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 | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 43.8 sq mi (113.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4812°N, 8.4464°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
831 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 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 120 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 112 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 (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Ludwigshafen am Rhein has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.7").