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Weather & Climate in Altdorf, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altdorf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2872°N, 8.2161°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
876 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 99 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 74 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 120 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Altdorf has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.8").