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Weather & Climate in Gersbach (Schopfheim), Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gersbach (Schopfheim) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,838 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,838 ft (865 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6977°N, 7.9318°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
727 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 98 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 122 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 94 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 30 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 77 km | 32 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 85 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 121 km | 2 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 | 109 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
Gersbach (Schopfheim) has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and September the driest (4.3").