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Weather & Climate in Rothenberg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rothenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 81.2 sq mi (210.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4992°N, 8.9192°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
487 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 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 148 km | 1 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 77 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 105 km | 28 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 147 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 144 km | 2 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 2 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.7 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 4 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.7 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.7 | 147 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 (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Rothenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (2.5").