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Weather & Climate in Russ, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Russ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4960°N, 7.2591°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,045 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 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 78 km | 1 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 131 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 45 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 104 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Russ has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.0").