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Weather & Climate in Plancher-les-Mines, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plancher-les-Mines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7615°N, 6.7431°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
525 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 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 65 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 41 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 125 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 88 km | 25 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 47 km | 9 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 | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Plancher-les-Mines has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.2").