Weather & Climate in Dachstein, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dachstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5613°N, 7.5323°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,058 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 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 128 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 24 km | 2 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 106 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 (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Dachstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.4").
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