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Weather & Climate in Riquewihr, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riquewihr 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 1,014 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 | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1667°N, 7.2971°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,077 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 | 57 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 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 147 km | 32 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 101 km | 25 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 100 km | 20 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 80 km | 22 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Riquewihr has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.8").