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Weather & Climate in Heiteren, France

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

Heiteren 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 650 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,612/sq mi
Coordinates47.9702°N, 7.5401°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

887 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 83 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 128 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 112 km 6 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 148 km 8 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 148 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 87 km 12 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 123 km 17 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 131 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 136 km 5 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 72 km 20 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 140 km 1 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 63 km 33 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 133 km 5 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 142 km 2 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 119 km 32 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 76 km 25 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 124 km 20 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
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 132 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 8 149 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 142 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

Heiteren 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").

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