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Weather & Climate in Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pfaffenthal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,593/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6167°N, 6.1333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Luxembourg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
900 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 59 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 59 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 43 km | 2 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 62 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 57 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 55 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 147 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 80 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Pfaffenthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.2").