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Weather & Climate in Kempten (Allgäu), Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kempten (Allgäu) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 163.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 25.4 sq mi (65.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7267°N, 10.3139°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
545 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 82 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 102 km | 20 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 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Kempten (Allgäu) has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.3").