Weather & Climate in Battenheim, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Battenheim 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8200°N, 7.3817°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
664 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 115 km | 32 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 63 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 129 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 43 km | 22 km |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 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 | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Battenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.7").