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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").