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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,857/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6167°N, 6.1333°E |
| 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").