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Weather & Climate in Schönau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schönau 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 600 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 | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4367°N, 8.8088°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
789 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 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 104 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Schönau has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.5").