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Weather & Climate in Garching, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garching experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2490°N, 11.6510°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany | M3.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany | M3.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria | M3.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 1 km ESE of Aldrans, Austria | M3.7 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 1 km S of Niederau, Austria | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2003 | 5 km SE of Hirschegg, Austria | M3.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 1 km SW of Werfenweng, Austria | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Oetz, Austria | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 1 km SSE of Patsch, Austria | M3.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | 0 km NE of Münster, Austria | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Grainau, Germany | M3.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 7 km SSE of Scharnitz, Austria | M3.5 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 4 km ENE of Reith bei Seefeld, Austria | M3.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 2 km N of Telfes im Stubai, Austria | M3.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Namlos, Austria | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Garching has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.8").