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Oberstaufen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
7,190 Population 141/sq mi density
2,592 ft Elevation 790 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,724 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $602/mo rent
Oberstaufen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches. The area receives 237.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Area51.1 sq mi (132.4 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates47.5557°N, 10.0225°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.4"
175% above US avg
Snowfall 237.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.21"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

574 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 4, 2024.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 108 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 95 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 105 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 128 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 35 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 56 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 65 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 98 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 120 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 108 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 108 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 51 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 76 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 52 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 54 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 112 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 106 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 108 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 98 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 7.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.8 in

Oberstaufen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (4.2").

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