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Weather & Climate in Oberammergau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oberammergau 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 2,756 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 | 2,756 ft (840 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5981°N, 11.0669°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
419 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 |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland | M4.1 | 138 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland | M4.0 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 1 km NNW of Warth, Austria | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 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 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in |
Oberammergau has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.6").