Osterode am Harz, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

722 ft Elevation 220 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,268 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$62,600 home value, $313/mo rent

Osterode am Harz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	51.7269°N, 10.2509°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 28.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.30"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	108 km
Apr 16, 2015	1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany	M3.3	134 km
Feb 25, 1996	Germany	M3.1	75 km
Jun 28, 1996	4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany	M3.0	143 km
Mar 30, 1995	3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany	M3.0	3 km
Feb 6, 1991	4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany	M2.9	41 km
Aug 1, 1992	1 km S of Kitzen, Germany	M2.9	148 km
Apr 26, 1991	7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany	M2.7	77 km
Nov 21, 2000	2 km SSE of Unterbreizbach, Germany	M2.6	105 km
May 6, 2008	3 km SSW of Völkershausen, Germany	M2.6	108 km
May 24, 2002	4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany	M2.6	53 km
Jan 10, 2001	3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany	M2.5	31 km
Feb 11, 2008	1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany	M2.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.7 in
February	33°F (0°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	2.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	2.9 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in

Osterode am Harz has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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