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Weather & Climate in Messel, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Messel 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 581 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 | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 60.8 sq mi (157.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9383°N, 8.7406°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
393 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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 148 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 148 km | 1 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 27 km | 24 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 148 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 72 km | 28 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 4 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.7 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.7 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Feb 7, 2006 | Germany | M3.7 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.7 | 150 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 (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Messel has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.0").