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Richwiller, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,362 Population 1,571/sq mi density
807 ft Elevation 246 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$27,918 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$132,000 home value, $660/mo rent
Richwiller 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

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,571/sq mi
Coordinates47.7800°N, 7.2807°W
TimezoneEurope/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

628 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 82 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 137 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 104 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 146 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 58 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 146 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 95 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 133 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 62 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 138 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 76 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 76 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 119 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 120 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 119 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 135 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 109 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 107 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 136 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 107 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 8 143 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

Richwiller 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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