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Altkirch, France
Full City Profile
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,564
Population
1,512/sq mi density
1,020 ft
Elevation
311 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,466 median income, 12.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$129,800 home value, $649/mo rent
Altkirch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6242°N, 7.2395°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 132 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 114 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Altkirch has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").