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Umkirch, Germany

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,208 Population 1,283/sq mi density
676 ft Elevation 206 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,930 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $672/mo rent
Umkirch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,283/sq mi
Coordinates48.0333°N, 7.7667°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

872 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 95 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 94 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 140 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 144 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 104 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 140 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 139 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 125 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 113 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 54 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 140 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 82 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 137 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 115 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 144 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 60 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 72 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 8 148 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Umkirch has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.6").

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