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Weather & Climate in Freiburg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Freiburg 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 912 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 | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9959°N, 7.8522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
876 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 106 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 143 km | 17 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 105 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 147 km | 1 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 | 142 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Freiburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.9").