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Weather & Climate in Breisach am Rhein, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Breisach am Rhein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0328°N, 7.5829°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
875 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 125 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 82 km | 25 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 75 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 74 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Breisach am Rhein has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.5").