Bitche, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,668 Population 357/sq mi density

1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$21,254 median income, 13.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent

Bitche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,148 ft (350 m)
Area	15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²)
Population Density	357/sq mi
Coordinates	49.0523°N, 7.4299°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 11.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,000 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Sep 10, 2022.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	101 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	149 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	55 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	142 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	42 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	50 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	55 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	72 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	133 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	80 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	134 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	139 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	98 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	44 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	62 km
Sep 10, 2022	1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France	M3.9	149 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	53 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	59 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	56 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	53 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (131 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	131 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in
February	35°F (2°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
June	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
July	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.3 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in	Wettest

Bitche has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.3").

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