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Weather & Climate in Altenberg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,470 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,470 ft (753 m) |
| Area | 57.7 sq mi (149.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7656°N, 13.7533°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
355 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 29, 1990 | 9 km W of Z?otoryja, Poland | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1990 | Poland | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 8 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland | M4.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 8 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland | M3.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany | M3.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 4 km NW of ?wieradów-Zdrój, Poland | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 10 km NE of Wle?, Poland | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 8 km NW of Olszanica, Poland | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1994 | 4 km SSW of Boles?awiec, Poland | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Olszanica, Poland | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Altenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.9").