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Weather & Climate in Meissen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meissen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1616°N, 13.4737°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 11, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 1990 | Poland | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 4 km NW of ?wieradów-Zdrój, Poland | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany | M3.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1994 | 4 km SSW of Boles?awiec, Poland | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland | M3.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Pisarzowice, Poland | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1994 | 5 km NNE of Boles?awiec, Poland | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2000 | 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Meissen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.5").