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Gersbach (Schopfheim), Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
666 Population 38/sq mi density
2,838 ft Elevation 865 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$34,385 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $590/mo rent
Gersbach (Schopfheim) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,838 ft (865 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates47.6977°N, 7.9318°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.97"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

727 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 M5.0 124 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 98 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 112 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 106 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 122 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 127 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 127 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 94 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 126 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 134 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 89 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 115 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 27 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 30 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 94 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 77 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 99 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 85 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 121 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 8 109 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.9 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 5.6 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 6.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 7.0 in Wettest

Gersbach (Schopfheim) has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and September the driest (4.3").

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