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Arches, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,815 Population 337/sq mi density
1,155 ft Elevation 352 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,754 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$108,400 home value, $542/mo rent
Arches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates48.1186°N, 6.5281°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,006 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 25 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 148 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 140 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 96 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 82 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 117 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 139 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 113 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 140 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 111 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 150 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 131 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 94 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 26 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 77 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 143 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 141 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Arches has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.7").

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