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Grainau, Germany

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,674 Population 32/sq mi density
2,457 ft Elevation 749 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,006 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$133,200 home value, $666/mo rent
Grainau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches. The area receives 216.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)
Area115.7 sq mi (299.6 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates47.4761°N, 11.0241°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.3"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 216.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

451 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2022.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 111 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 84 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 70 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 138 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 29 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 142 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 110 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 110 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 130 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 118 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 144 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 111 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 82 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 67 km
Mar 4, 2000 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.1 119 km
May 19, 2007 2 km N of Zams, Austria M4.1 46 km
Jul 18, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 6.3 in
July 54°F (12°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in

Grainau has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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