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Weather & Climate in Bad Harzburg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bad Harzburg 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 860 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 | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8827°N, 10.5616°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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany | M3.3 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | Germany | M3.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany | M3.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany | M2.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany | M2.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany | M2.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2000 | 2 km SSE of Unterbreizbach, Germany | M2.6 | 127 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Völkershausen, Germany | M2.6 | 129 km | 1 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany | M2.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany | M2.5 | 43 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany | M2.5 | 97 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) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Bad Harzburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.0").