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Weather & Climate in Donaueschingen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Donaueschingen 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 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,300 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 | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,300 ft (701 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9551°N, 8.4971°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
650 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 47 km | 6 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 117 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 144 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 67 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 90 km | 32 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 94 km | 25 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 55 km | 20 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 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 | 128 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Donaueschingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and September the driest (2.5").