Weather & Climate in Colmar, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Colmar 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 633 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area45.1 sq mi (116.8 km²)
Population Density1,450/sq mi
Coordinates48.0808°N, 7.3558°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,082 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 65 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 123 km 6 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 138 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 148 km 2 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 121 km 17 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 88 km 12 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 149 km 5 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 137 km 32 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 90 km 20 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 148 km 5 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 124 km 1 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 81 km 33 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 91 km 25 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 142 km 20 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 141 km 10 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 70 km 22 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 74 km 2 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 147 km 1 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 143 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 118 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Colmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.6").

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