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Wittelsheim, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,220 Population 1,041/sq mi density
840 ft Elevation 256 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,229 median income, 11.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $624/mo rent
Wittelsheim 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 Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density1,041/sq mi
Coordinates47.8095°N, 7.2415°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 58.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

675 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 77 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 107 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 138 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 94 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 147 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 59 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 137 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 79 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 66 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 138 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 80 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 123 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 123 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 142 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 123 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 105 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 49 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 110 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 140 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 144 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 8 147 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 132 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 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
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 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
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

Wittelsheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. 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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