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Weather & Climate in Wittenheim, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wittenheim 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 748 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density2,145/sq mi
Coordinates47.8109°N, 7.3276°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

654 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 82 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 132 km 6 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 108 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 146 km 8 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 99 km 17 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 63 km 12 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 132 km 5 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 118 km 32 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 137 km 5 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 63 km 25 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 124 km 2 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 132 km 20 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 121 km 5 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 74 km 20 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 73 km 33 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 139 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 145 km 2 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 103 km 2 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 111 km 10 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 113 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 143 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Wittenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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