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Weather & Climate in Marburg an der Lahn, Germany

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Marburg an der Lahn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area54.7 sq mi (141.7 km²)
Population Density1,442/sq mi
Coordinates50.8090°N, 8.7707°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 117 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 133 km 10 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 77 km 10 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 109 km 10 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 87 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 84 km 12 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 79 km 10 km
Nov 18, 1990 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany M3.8 109 km 28 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 73 km 24 km
Feb 9, 2003 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany M3.7 106 km 10 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 110 km 10 km
Jul 30, 1997 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany M3.6 91 km 10 km
May 17, 2014 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany M3.6 113 km 10 km
May 29, 1996 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany M3.5 140 km 10 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 76 km 32 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 119 km 10 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 117 km 10 km
Nov 7, 1998 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany M3.4 94 km 10 km
Apr 11, 2010 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany M3.4 113 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2010 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany M3.4 92 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 (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Marburg an der Lahn has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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