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Frankfurt am Main

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Frankfurt am Main month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Frankfurt am Main are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and January the wettest (about 71 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.30.1713.7
February7.80.7535.6
March11.42.2517.6
April15.55.15110.2
May19.89.67111.3
June25.214.56512.2
July25.915.56212.2
August26.015.75911.1
September21.611.9589.4
October15.68.0646.2
November9.03.3584.1
December6.01.1692.8

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People and places shaping Frankfurt am Main

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1239

    Louis founded the collegiate church, rededicated in 1239 to Bartholomew the Apostle and now Frankfurt Cathedral.

  2. Documented history · 1372

    In 1372, Frankfurt became a Reichsstadt (Imperial Free City) and was as such directly subordinate to the Holy Roman Emperor rather than a regional ruler or a local nobleman.

  3. Documented history · 1562

    From 1562 onward the kings and emperors were crowned and elected in Frankfurt, starting with Maximilian II.

  4. Documented history · 1792

    This tradition ended in 1792, when Francis II was elected.

Current public leadership

  • Mike Josef

    Wikidata currently records this person as Frankfurt am Main's head of government. German politician (SPD), Lord Mayor of Frankfurt am Main.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Frankfurt am Main has been verified yet.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

  • hr-fernsehen

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. German television station.

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. German daily newspaper.

  • Pardon

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. German biweekly satirical magazine.

  • Frankfurter Rundschau

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. German daily newspaper.

  • Titanic

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. German satiric magazine.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Frankfurt am Main, in brief

Frankfurt am Main is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Frankfurt am Main took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Frankfurt am Main

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Frankfurt am Main

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Frankfurt am Main

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Frankfurt am Main

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Frankfurt am Main

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08 · Questions

Questions about Frankfurt am Main

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frankfurt am Main

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01 · Q&A

Where is Frankfurt am Main located and what are its coordinates?

Frankfurt am Main is situated in Germany at geographic coordinates 50.1155, 8.6842 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Frankfurt am Main?

Frankfurt am Main has a recorded population of approximately 650,000 and observes the Europe/Berlin time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Frankfurt am Main?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Frankfurt am Main include de, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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