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Weather & Climate in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 216.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,313 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Area | 115.7 sq mi (299.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4921°N, 11.0958°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
431 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 136 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland | M4.1 | 132 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.6").