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Weather & Climate in Merkenbach, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Merkenbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6563°N, 8.2951°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 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 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 59 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 75 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany | M3.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 129 km | 1 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 59 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 91 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 (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Merkenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.1").