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Weather & Climate in Wetzlar, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wetzlar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 43.5 sq mi (112.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5611°N, 8.5050°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 76 km | 28 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 45 km | 24 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany | M3.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 146 km | 1 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 47 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany | M3.4 | 62 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 (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Wetzlar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").