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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine 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 646 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 | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0088°N, 7.3856°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
862 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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 132 km | 1 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 130 km | 32 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 75 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 82 km | 25 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 61 km | 22 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 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 | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.6").