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Herzogenaurach has a temperate, oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with mild summers, cold winters, and precipitation spread through the year. Long-term climate summaries describe summers as comfortable and winters as very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy, which is consistent with its inland Bavarian setting. Current conditions of light to moderate rain and high humidity also fit the city’s moist year-round climate.
Summer Average
21°C
Winter Average
2°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
170
Sunny Days
155
Humidity
79%
Spring
March - May
7-16°C
Spring is cool to mild, with frequent showers and gradually increasing sunshine. Conditions can change quickly, with damp mornings and warmer afternoons later in the season.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
18-24°C
Summer is generally pleasant and not excessively hot, with occasional rain and periods of partly cloudy skies. Warm spells do occur, but the climate remains moderated by regular precipitation.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
8-17°C
Autumn is cool and increasingly damp, with temperatures falling steadily through the season. Cloud cover and rain become more frequent as winter approaches.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-2-4°C
Winter is cold and often cloudy, with occasional snow or wintry rain. Frost is common, and windy conditions can make it feel colder than the temperature suggests.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Herzogenaurach
Herzogenaurach punches above its weight as a quiet, livable alternative to Germany's major cities. With over one in five residents being expats, you'll find an established international community—particularly among professionals working for the town's major employers. The pace is genuinely relaxed, healthcare and public transport are reliable, and you can actually afford decent housing without the sticker shock of Munich or Berlin.
The trade-off is real, though: this is a small town, not a city. Nightlife and cultural variety are limited, and you'll need to embrace car culture or be comfortable with regional train connections to larger centers. It works brilliantly if you're seeking stability and work-life balance over urban buzz, but it's not the place for someone craving constant stimulation or a thriving expat social scene.
Advantages
Herzogenaurach
Strong sporting heritage
Excellent local schools
Rich cultural attractions
Green parks and nature
Tight-knit community feel
Disadvantages
Herzogenaurach
Limited higher education options
Small city nightlife scene
Dominated by single employer
Few coworking spaces available
Limited cultural diversity activities
Safety & Security in Herzogenaurach
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Excellent
87
/100
Germany Avg
57
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Herzogenaurach to Germany averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Herzogenaurach
Germany Average
Safety Index
0510
Excellent
Safety from Crime
0510
Very Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Excellent
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Excellent
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Very Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Safe
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: N/A
Data Currently Under Investigation
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