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Weather & Climate in Gernsbach, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gernsbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 54.2 sq mi (140.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7703°N, 8.3431°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,042 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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 41 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 134 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Gernsbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.8").