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Weather & Climate in Riesa, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 28.4 sq mi (73.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3078°N, 13.2917°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 4 km NW of ?wieradów-Zdrój, Poland | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany | M3.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2000 | 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Pisarzowice, Poland | M3.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany | M3.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 135 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) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Riesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").