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Weather & Climate in Orschwihr, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orschwihr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 876 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9349°N, 7.2330°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
849 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 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 132 km | 32 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 143 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 79 km | 25 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 42 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Orschwihr has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (1.8").