Bischwiller, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

12,308 Population 1,848/sq mi density

456 ft Elevation 139 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$22,259 median income, 16.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$136,400 home value, $682/mo rent

Bischwiller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	53.5°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	456 ft (139 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density	1,848/sq mi
Coordinates	48.7683°N, 7.8541°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,048 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	106 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	105 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	99 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	123 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	143 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	83 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	99 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	142 km
Oct 21, 1997	1 km NE of Wangen, Germany	M4.1	130 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	11 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	121 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	116 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	90 km
Nov 17, 1997	2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France	M4.0	131 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	106 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	85 km
Jun 25, 1995	1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland	M3.9	145 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	103 km
Sep 10, 2022	1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France	M3.9	123 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	172 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
April	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.6 in

Bischwiller has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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