Kingersheim, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,690 Population 3,384/sq mi density

758 ft Elevation 231 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$25,024 median income, 13.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$145,800 home value, $729/mo rent

Kingersheim 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	758 ft (231 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density	3,384/sq mi
Coordinates	47.7910°N, 7.3265°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 4.2"

Wettest Month (May) 2.95"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

639 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	83 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	105 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	133 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	144 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	61 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	148 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	98 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	130 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	121 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	61 km
Jun 4, 2024	2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland	M4.2	136 km
Aug 24, 1996	1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland	M4.2	132 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	73 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	117 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	73 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	119 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	105 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	111 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	137 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	143 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	141 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	128 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 (6°C)	1.8 in	Driest
April	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	2.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	2.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in

Kingersheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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