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Weather & Climate in Rittersheim, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rittersheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6647°N, 8.0583°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
793 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 94 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 104 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 91 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 96 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 87 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 (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in |
Rittersheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (1.7").