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Weather & Climate in Erlangen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erlangen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 206.4 sq mi (534.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5910°N, 11.0078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 139 km | 20 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2000 | 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia | M3.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Erlangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").