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Weather & Climate in Sand, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sand 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 518 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 | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3832°N, 7.6123°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,082 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 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 101 km | 1 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 36 km | 2 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 72 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Sand has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.7").