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Weather & Climate in Mulhouse, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mulhouse 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 781 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 | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7521°N, 7.3287°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
629 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 114 km | 32 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 117 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 58 km | 25 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 2 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 | 138 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 124 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 (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Mulhouse has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").