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Weather & Climate in Heitersheim, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heitersheim 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 774 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 | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8747°N, 7.6572°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
688 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 86 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 105 km | 32 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 58 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 64 km | 25 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 112 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 125 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 | 135 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 129 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 |
Heitersheim 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").