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Weather & Climate in Mainz, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mainz 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 410 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 | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9819°N, 8.2801°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
766 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 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 138 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 126 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 122 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 (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Mainz has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.5").