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Weather & Climate in Prien am Chiemsee, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prien am Chiemsee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,749 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8560°N, 12.3462°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | northern Italy | M3.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany | M3.8 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany | M3.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 1 km ESE of Aldrans, Austria | M3.7 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 5 km S of Rennweg am Katschberg, Austria | M3.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria | M3.7 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 km SW of Molln, Austria | M3.7 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1996 | 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 1 km S of Niederau, Austria | M3.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | 0 km NE of Münster, Austria | M3.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 1 km SSE of Patsch, Austria | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Oetz, Austria | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 1 km SW of Werfenweng, Austria | M3.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Prien am Chiemsee has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.5").