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Weather & Climate in Schiffweiler, Germany

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Schiffweiler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density1,831/sq mi
Coordinates49.3667°N, 7.1333°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

921 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 121 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 21 km 2 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 116 km 10 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 122 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 144 km 10 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 118 km 10 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 31 km 1 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 21 km 1 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 91 km 2 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 54 km 10 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 35 km 2 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 112 km 10 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 16 km 1 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 119 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 22 km 1 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 30 km 11 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 28 km 5 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 120 km 11 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 24 km 1 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 18 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 (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Schiffweiler has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.5").

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