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Weather & Climate in Colombier-Fontaine, France

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

Colombier-Fontaine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates47.4522°N, 6.6901°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

627 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 99 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 75 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 94 km 6 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 37 km 17 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 8 km 12 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 146 km 8 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 96 km 2 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 123 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 114 km 20 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 78 km 25 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 136 km 4 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 119 km 5 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 144 km 32 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 78 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 106 km 2 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 76 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 123 km 10 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 76 km 22 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 136 km 4 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 122 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: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 126 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Colombier-Fontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (3.0").

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