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Weather & Climate in Schwalmstadt, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schwalmstadt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 42.9 sq mi (111.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9333°N, 9.2167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 97 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 101 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany | M3.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany | M3.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
Schwalmstadt has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.6").