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Weather & Climate in Pfaffenheim, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pfaffenheim 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 722 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 | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9857°N, 7.2893°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
844 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 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 133 km | 1 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 133 km | 32 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 87 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 82 km | 25 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 45 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 | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| 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 | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| 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 |
Pfaffenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (1.8").