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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Marie, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Marie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5082°N, 6.6965°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
597 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 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 13 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 41 km | 17 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 145 km | 32 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 113 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 79 km | 25 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 75 km | 22 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.0 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 64 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 130 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Sainte-Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.9").