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Weather & Climate in Bärenthal, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bärenthal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,552 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,552 ft (778 m) |
| Area | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0667°N, 8.9333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
579 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 | 17 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 104 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 68 km | 20 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 84 km | 20 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 126 km | 25 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 106 km | 32 km |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Bärenthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (2.5").