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Weather & Climate in Hirtzfelden, France

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

Hirtzfelden 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 686 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

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates47.9113°N, 7.4461°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

882 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 81 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 120 km 6 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 120 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 147 km 8 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 113 km 17 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 77 km 12 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 M4.2 137 km 5 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 144 km 1 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 135 km 2 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 67 km 33 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 128 km 5 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 119 km 32 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 73 km 20 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 71 km 25 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 128 km 20 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 89 km 2 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 50 km 22 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 124 km 10 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, 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 8 147 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 137 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

Hirtzfelden 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").

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