Wattwiller, France

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

1,663 Population 362/sq mi density

1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$30,791 median income, 7.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$130,400 home value, $652/mo rent

Wattwiller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 58.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,188 ft (362 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density	362/sq mi
Coordinates	47.8365°N, 7.1779°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 58.9"

Wettest Month (May) 3.07"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

810 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	72 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	142 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	110 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	58 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	93 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	147 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	142 km
Jun 4, 2024	2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland	M4.2	148 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	71 km
Aug 24, 1996	1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland	M4.2	144 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	85 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	84 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	148 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	127 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	128 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	129 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	147 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	105 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	144 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	115 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	—	137 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.1 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in	Driest
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
August	66°F (19°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
September	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.6 in

Wattwiller has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (1.8").

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