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Waldkirch, Germany

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
20,155 Population 891/sq mi density
873 ft Elevation 266 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,271 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $572/mo rent
Waldkirch 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

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area22.6 sq mi (58.6 km²)
Population Density891/sq mi
Coordinates48.0959°N, 7.9637°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

871 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 M5.0 107 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 78 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 143 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 146 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 133 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 147 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 147 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 119 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 147 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 123 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 106 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 69 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 129 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 91 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 50 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 114 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 142 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 66 km
Mar 6, 2017 8 km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 8 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Waldkirch has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (2.7").

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