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Weather & Climate in Bad Elster, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bad Elster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2819°N, 12.2343°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
129 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 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 10 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 21 km | 2 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 15 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany | M3.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 7 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2000 | 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia | M3.6 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 21 km | 0 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany | M3.5 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 21 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 21 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Bad Elster has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.8").