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Weather & Climate in Fessenheim, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fessenheim 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 676 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 | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9157°N, 7.5350°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
892 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 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 68 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 115 km | 32 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 61 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 70 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 136 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 126 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: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 144 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Fessenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.9").