Dessenheim, France

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,090 Population 2,137/sq mi density

640 ft Elevation 195 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$28,242 median income, 4.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$125,000 home value, $625/mo rent

Dessenheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	55.4°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	640 ft (195 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	2,137/sq mi
Coordinates	47.9777°N, 7.4889°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 4.2"

Wettest Month (May) 2.87"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

878 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	79 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	115 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	128 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	85 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	120 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	134 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	75 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	138 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	143 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	122 km
Jun 4, 2024	2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland	M4.2	140 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	134 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	67 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	77 km
Aug 24, 1996	1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland	M4.2	128 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	132 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	133 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	81 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	55 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	143 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.8 in
February	37°F (3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in	Driest
April	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in

Dessenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.6").

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