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Weather & Climate in Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ühlingen-Birkendorf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,090 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,090 ft (637 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7167°N, 8.3167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
744 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 122 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 101 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 26 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 3 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 136 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 103 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Ühlingen-Birkendorf has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.4").