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Weather & Climate in Garching an der Alz, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garching an der Alz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1345°N, 12.5815°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria | M3.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany | M3.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 km SW of Molln, Austria | M3.7 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1996 | 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria | M3.7 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 1 km S of Niederau, Austria | M3.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 1 km ESE of Aldrans, Austria | M3.7 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | 0 km NE of Münster, Austria | M3.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 1 km SW of Werfenweng, Austria | M3.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 1 km SSE of Patsch, Austria | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1997 | 3 km NNE of Zirl, Austria | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Neustift im Stubaital, Austria | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 2 km N of Telfes im Stubai, Austria | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
Garching an der Alz has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").