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Weather & Climate in Bitche, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bitche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0523°N, 7.4299°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,000 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 55 km | 2 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 42 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 55 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 44 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 53 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 59 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 56 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 53 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Bitche has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.3").