All Countries
Weather & Climate in Sondheim vor der Rhön, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sondheim vor der Rhön experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 49.1 sq mi (127.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4651°N, 10.1568°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 11, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 117 km | 24 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2000 | 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1998 | 2 km SSE of Wiesbaden, Germany | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany | M3.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 0 km ENE of Trebur, Germany | M3.2 | 137 km | 7 km |
| May 4, 2004 | 3 km NNW of Frankfurt am Main, Germany | M3.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 4 km S of Groß-Umstadt, Germany | M3.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1991 | 4 km SW of Hranice, Czechia | M3.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1991 | 1 km ENE of Marktredwitz, Germany | M3.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 1 km N of Bad Elster, Germany | M3.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Einhausen, Germany | M3.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 3 km NW of Riedstadt, Germany | M3.0 | 138 km | 13 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 1 km S of Gemünden am Main, Germany | M3.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Sondheim vor der Rhön has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.4").