Balan, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,621 Population 448/sq mi density

541 ft Elevation 165 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$24,786 median income, 10.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$100,800 home value, $504/mo rent

Balan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	48.6°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	541 ft (165 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density	448/sq mi
Coordinates	49.6888°N, 4.9648°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

517 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	140 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	117 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	140 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	140 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	81 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	146 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	127 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	112 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	150 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	149 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	143 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	71 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	145 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	139 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	100 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	137 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	133 km
Aug 3, 1993	0 km WNW of Carling, France	M3.8	139 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	142 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (145 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	145 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

Balan has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.5").

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