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Weather & Climate in Pforzheim, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pforzheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8844°N, 8.6989°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
880 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany | M3.9 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 138 km | 11 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 138 km | 2 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 149 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 (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Pforzheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (2.6").