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Weather & Climate in Fesches-le-Châtel, France

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

Fesches-le-Châtel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates47.5242°N, 6.9054°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

615 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 94 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 77 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 18 km 12 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 55 km 17 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 107 km 6 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 147 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 146 km 8 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 139 km 4 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 97 km 20 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 96 km 2 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 112 km 5 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 65 km 25 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 131 km 32 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 105 km 33 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 81 km 10 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 60 km 22 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 112 km 2 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 79 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 121 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 145 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 145 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 120 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Fesches-le-Châtel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.6").

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