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Weather & Climate in Breitnau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Breitnau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9333°N, 8.0833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
668 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 130 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 149 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 76 km | 25 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 49 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 94 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 130 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
Breitnau has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and September the driest (4.0").