Garching an der Alz, Germany
Bavaria · Germany
Garching an der Alz is a small city in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 8,796. Elevation: 1,506 ft (459 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,796 |
| Population Density | 682 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.1345°, 12.5815° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Bavaria |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.2 inches (1,301 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 31.0 inches (79 cm) |
About Garching an der Alz
Garching an der Alz is a small city in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 8,796. The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet (459 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Climate in Garching an der Alz
Garching an der Alz has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 972 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1345°N, 12.5815°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
Garching an der Alz has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Garching an der Alz
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Wald/Alz | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Garching | - | - | - | - |
| Haupt- und Mittelschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Garching an der Alz
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenne Salzburg (AT) | - | AAC | |
| ORF Radio Salzburg HQ (AT) | orf | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Welle 1 - Salzburg - HQ (AT) | at_welle1 | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ORF - Radio Salzburg (AT) | orf | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Welle 1 - Salzburg (AT) | at_welle1 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Charivari | pop, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Galaxy Rosenheim | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Red Bull TV (AT) | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Alpenweihnacht | alpen, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| maximal RADIO Niederbayern | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Trausnitz | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Galaxy Landshut | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Garching an der Alz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajuwarenmuseum | ||||
| Brechelbad-Museum | ||||
| Bruder-Konrad-Ausstellung | ||||
| Bunker 29 | ||||
| Chiemgauer Schulmuseum | ||||
| Das Maximum | ||||
| Das Maximum | ||||
| Dioramenschau | ||||
| Dorfmuseum und Heimatgeschichte Kienberg | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Bayern | ||||
| Foltermuseum | ||||
| Gedenkstätte und Museum Franz Jägerstätter | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimathaus Traunreut | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Gemeinde Altenmarkt | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kraiburg am Inn | ||||
| Heinrich Kirchner Galerie | ||||
| Hilgerhof | ||||
| Historische Magirus-Feuerwehrfahrzeuge Bayern | ||||
| Industriedenkmal | ||||
| Jagdmusseum | ||||
| Keltisches Gehöft | ||||
| Kreismuseum Mühldorf | ||||
| Memorial Site Forest Camp | ||||
| Memorial Site Mass Grave | ||||
| Museum Rupertiwinkel | ||||
| Neue Schatzkammer und Wallfahrtsmuseum | ||||
| Privates Bauernhofmuseum Englsperg | ||||
| Römermuseum Bedaium Seebruck | ||||
| Römerzeitliche Darre | ||||
| Sammlung Peter Schmidt | ||||
| Spatz | ||||
| Staatliches Burgmuseum | ||||
| Stadtarchiv | ||||
| Stadtgalerie | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Burghausen | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Trostberg |
Libraries in Garching an der Alz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei / Tourist Info | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Emmerting | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Laurentius | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Eggstätt | 0.0 | |||||
| Haus des Buches | 0.0 | |||||
| Herzoglicher Kasten/Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarr- und Volksbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Traunreut | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbuecherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Garching an der Alz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altöttinger Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Altöttinger Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt Burgkirchen | |||||
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Garchinger Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Garching an der Alz
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Garching an der Alz
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Garching an der Alz
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Garching an der Alz
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Garching an der Alz
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Garching an der Alz
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Garching an der Alz
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Garching an der Alz
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Garching an der Alz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altöttinger Hell-Bräu Familienbrauerei | ||||
| Bräu im Moos | ||||
| Camba Bavaria | ||||
| Hopfenkopf | ||||
| Klosterbrauerei Baumburg | ||||
| Müllerbräu | ||||
| Stallbauer Brewery | ||||
| Weissbräu Schwendl |
Stadiums & Teams in Garching an der Alz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Garching an der Alz
18 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hochkössen - Unterberghorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schlossberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Herrnberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochfelln | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grafenherberge (Rankenlift) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wildalmlifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rossfeld | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niederau (Wildschönau) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kälbersteinschanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zahmer Kaiser | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Almenwelt Lofer | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hausberglift - Waidring | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Johann in Tirol | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Garching an der Alz
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salzburg Airport | SZG | Large Airport |
| Landshut Airfield | QLG | Medium Airport |
| Altötting Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ampfing-Waldkraiburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Antersberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Endorf/Jolling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brannenburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deggendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dingolfing Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggenfelden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gammelsdorf Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Geitau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grabenstätt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenthann Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirchdorf/Inn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moosburg auf der Kippe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mühldorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pfarrkirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Johann Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schönberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Straßham Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Unterwössen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vilsbiburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vilshofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vogtareuth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasentegernbach | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Garching an der Alz
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitationszentrum St. Nikolaus |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Garching an der Alz
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Herz-Jesu Kirche | |
| Johann-Nepomuk-Kapelle | |
| Maria unbefleckte Empfängnis Neukirchen | |
| St. Magdalena | |
| St. Nikolaus | |
| St. Ulrich | |
| Versöhnungskirche |
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Meteorites Near Garching an der Alz
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Garching an der Alz.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mässing | 1803 |
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What is the population of Garching an der Alz?
Garching an der Alz has a population of 8,796 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 682 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Garching an der Alz?
Garching an der Alz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches, with 31.0 inches of snow.
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