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Oberammergau, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,344 Population 326/sq mi density
2,756 ft Elevation 840 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 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
4.6 / 5.0
$127,400 home value, $637/mo rent
Oberammergau 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

Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²)
Population Density326/sq mi
Coordinates47.5981°N, 11.0669°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.3"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 216.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

419 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 M4.8 125 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 97 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 148 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 79 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 40 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 123 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 124 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 137 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 126 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 124 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 94 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 74 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 58 km
Jul 18, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.1 138 km
May 19, 2007 2 km N of Zams, Austria M4.1 59 km
Mar 4, 2000 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.1 125 km
Aug 1, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.0 138 km
Jun 10, 2000 1 km NNW of Warth, Austria M4.0 77 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 27 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in
July 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Oberammergau has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.6").

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