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Weather & Climate in Dresden, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dresden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 126.8 sq mi (328.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0509°N, 13.7383°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
559 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 9 km W of Z?otoryja, Poland | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 6 km S of Gromadka, Poland | M4.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 2 km N of Gromadka, Poland | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 1990 | Poland | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 8 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 132 km | 2 km |
| May 21, 1991 | 5 km SW of Przemków, Poland | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 8 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland | M3.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 10 km NE of Wle?, Poland | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 4 km NW of ?wieradów-Zdrój, Poland | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NNW of Gromadka, Poland | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Dresden has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.4").