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Weather & Climate in Dessenheim, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dessenheim 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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9777°N, 7.4889°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
878 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 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 75 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 138 km | 1 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 67 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 77 km | 25 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Dessenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.6").