Bernau, Germany

Full City Profile

1,993 Population 74/sq mi density
3,005 ft Elevation 916 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Bernau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area26.9 sq mi (69.7 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates47.8002°N, 8.0383°E
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.72"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

698 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 125 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 85 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 126 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 112 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 121 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 106 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 145 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 107 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 92 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 119 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 61 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 110 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 22 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 134 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 36 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 98 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 117 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.7 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 6.3 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 5.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in Driest
October 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 6.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 7.7 in Wettest

Bernau has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (4.3").

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