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Weather & Climate in Furtwangen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Furtwangen 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 2,812 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 | 2,812 ft (857 m) |
| Area | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0516°N, 8.2072°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
637 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 61 km | 6 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 131 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 104 km | 32 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 92 km | 25 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.1 | 128 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 | 141 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Furtwangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.5").