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Fessenheim, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,219 Population 1,206/sq mi density
676 ft Elevation 206 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$29,020 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, $673/mo rent
Fessenheim 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 Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density1,206/sq mi
Coordinates47.9157°N, 7.5350°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

892 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 86 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 122 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 114 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 143 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 119 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 82 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 145 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 127 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 145 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 115 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 61 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 70 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 136 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 127 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 122 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 127 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 148 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 8 144 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Fessenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.9").

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