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Weather & Climate in Blotzheim, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blotzheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 876 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6026°N, 7.4965°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
739 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 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 99 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 145 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 115 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 37 km | 25 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 54 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 60 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 146 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 117 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 103 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Blotzheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").