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Weather & Climate in Rettenberg, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rettenberg 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 2,625 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 | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 34.1 sq mi (88.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5743°N, 10.2917°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
553 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 37 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 69 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 70 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 140 km | 32 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 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in |
Rettenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (4.0").