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Weather & Climate in Désandans, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Désandans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5340°N, 6.6766°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
580 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 17 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 42 km | 17 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 148 km | 32 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 115 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 81 km | 25 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.0 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 65 km | 33 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 | — | 133 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Désandans has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.9").