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Weather & Climate in Altenau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,683 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 55.1 sq mi (142.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8011°N, 10.4415°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 11, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany | M3.3 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | Germany | M3.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany | M3.0 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany | M2.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany | M2.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany | M2.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2000 | 2 km SSE of Unterbreizbach, Germany | M2.6 | 116 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Völkershausen, Germany | M2.6 | 119 km | 1 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany | M2.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany | M2.5 | 34 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany | M2.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Altenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (3.2").