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Weather & Climate in Plainfaing, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plainfaing 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 1,755 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 | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1728°N, 7.0154°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,048 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 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 109 km | 1 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 110 km | 25 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 91 km | 22 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 57 km | 9 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 33 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Plainfaing has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (3.0").