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Weather & Climate in Pirmasens, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pirmasens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 30.2 sq mi (78.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2015°N, 7.6053°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
977 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 58 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 54 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 73 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 54 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 55 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 59 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 62 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 55 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 (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Pirmasens has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.2").