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Weather & Climate in Saarbrücken, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saarbrücken experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2326°N, 7.0098°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
944 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 19 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 14 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 19 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 36 km | 2 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 22 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 20 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 13 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 18 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 18 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Saarbrücken has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.4").