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Weather & Climate in Richwiller, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richwiller 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 807 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 | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7800°N, 7.2807°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
628 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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 58 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 62 km | 25 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 76 km | 20 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 76 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 119 km | 32 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 109 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 107 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 | 143 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 128 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 |
Richwiller 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").