Gars, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Gars is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 3,802. Elevation: 1,457 ft (444 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

3,802 Population 304/sq mi density
1,457 ft Elevation 444 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
51.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone

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People

Population3,802
Density304/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Population3,802
Population Density304 / sq mi
Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Coordinates48.1539°, 12.2777°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation51.2 inches (1,301 mm)
Annual Snowfall31.0 inches (79 cm)

About Gars

Gars is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 3,802. The city sits at an elevation of 1,457 feet (444 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 Gars

Gars has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 787 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -4.2° / 2.5° 48.8
Feb 0.3°C / 33°F -4.1° / 4.7° 41.1
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -0.7° / 9.8° 56.5
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 2.5° / 15.3° 45.5
May 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 86.9
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23° 95.1
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 12.3° / 25° 95.5
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12° / 24.7° 90.9
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8° / 19.6° 66.1
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14° 57.3
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F 0.4° / 7.2° 49.6
Dec 0.2°C / 32°F -2.8° / 3.2° 53.4
Gars experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,457 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates48.1539°N, 12.2777°E
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above Germany avg
Snowfall 31.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 149 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 123 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 136 km
Aug 20, 1990 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria M4.0 133 km
Oct 29, 2003 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria M4.0 69 km
Jun 18, 2004 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria M3.9 109 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 140 km
Jul 22, 2004 5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany M3.8 77 km
Apr 17, 2008 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany M3.8 60 km
Aug 16, 2021 1 km S of Niederau, Austria M3.7 82 km
Aug 9, 2013 1 km ESE of Aldrans, Austria M3.7 118 km
Jun 1, 1990 1 km SW of Molln, Austria M3.7 150 km
Aug 27, 1996 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria M3.7 148 km
Jun 28, 1997 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria M3.7 63 km
Jun 29, 2004 1 km SW of Werfenweng, Austria M3.6 106 km
Oct 3, 1996 0 km NE of Münster, Austria M3.6 88 km
Jul 17, 1996 1 km SSE of Patsch, Austria M3.6 124 km
Feb 26, 2006 4 km ENE of Oetz, Austria M3.6 143 km
Apr 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Grainau, Germany M3.5 122 km
Jun 27, 1995 4 km ENE of Inzell, Germany M3.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
February 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Gars has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Gars

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gymnasium Gars - - - -
Franziskus-von-Assisi-Schule - - - -
Sonderberufsschule - - - -
Sonderberufsschule - - - -
Grund- und Mittelschule Gars am Inn - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gars

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Charivari pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Galaxy Rosenheim - MP3 128 kbps
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 Gars

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bauernhausmuseum Amerang
Brechelbad-Museum
Bunker 29
Dorfmuseum und Heimatgeschichte Kienberg
EFA Mobile Zeiten
Feuerwehrmuseum Bayern
Galerie im Ganserhaus
Glasmuseum
Heimathaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum im Schlossturm
Heimatmuseum Isen
Heimatmuseum Kraiburg am Inn
Heinrich Kirchner Galerie
Hilgerhof
Historische Magirus-Feuerwehrfahrzeuge Bayern
Industriedenkmal
Innfähre
Jagdmusseum
Keltisches Gehöft
Kleines Torfmuseum
Kreismuseum Mühldorf
Memorial Site Forest Camp
Memorial Site Mass Grave
Römermuseum Bedaium Seebruck
Römerzeitliche Darre
Sammlung Peter Schmidt
Städtisches Museum Wasserburg
Stadtmuseum
Urzeitmuseum
Wegmachermuseum

Libraries in Gars

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Babensham0.0
Bücherei Buchbach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Eggstätt0.0
Gemeindebücherei Gars0.0
Gemeindebücherei St. Peter Lengdorf0.0
Haus des Buches0.0
Herzoglicher Kasten/Stadtbücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Haag0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Zeno0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei Schwindegg0.0
Pfarrbücherei Edling0.0
Rotter Bücherei0.0
Stadt-Pfarrbücherei Dorfen0.0
Stadtarchiv Wasserburg0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Gars

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Marktplatz

Restaurants in Gars

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alte Post
Asia Bistro
Gasthaus Zimmermann
Pizzeria Lorica

Cafes in Gars

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klostercafe Gars

Dentists in Gars

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #1082937058
DE #1082937081

Train Stations in Gars

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gars (Inn)

Gas Stations in Gars

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
DE #137145115

Banks in Gars

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Gars
Sparkasse

Breweries in Gars

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bräu z'Loh
Brauerei Rothmoos
Brauerei Stierberg
Camba Bavaria
Kellerbräu Dorfen
Kellerbräu Dorfen
Nirschl Braeu
Taufkirchner Brauerei
Unertl Weißbier GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Gars

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gars

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Johann in Tirol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Christlum 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hausberglift - Waidring 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Almenwelt Lofer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zahmer Kaiser 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochkössen - Unterberghorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildalmlifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grafenherberge (Rankenlift) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochfelln 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Herrnberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schlossberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gars

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Munich AirportMUCLarge Airport
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Ingolstadt Manching AirportIGSMedium Airport
Landshut AirfieldQLGMedium 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
Greiling Airfield-Small Airport
Hallertau Airfield-Small Airport
Heimatshofen Private Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Hienheim Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenthann Airfield-Small Airport
Kirchdorf/Inn Airfield-Small Airport
Kleinhartpenning UL-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
Schleissheim Airfield-Small Airport
Schönberg Airfield-Small Airport
Sollach Airstrip-Small Airport
Straßham Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Straubing AirportRBMSmall Airport
Unterwössen Airfield-Small Airport
Vilsbiburg Airfield-Small Airport
Vogtareuth Airfield-Small Airport
Warngau Airfield-Small Airport
Wasentegernbach-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Gars

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabilitationszentrum St. Nikolaus

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gars

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hl. Johannes
Maria Himmelfahrt
Mariengrotte
St. Andreas
St. Peter
Ulrichskapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gars

What is the population of Gars?

Gars has a population of 3,802 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gars?

Gars 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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