Carignan, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,249 Population 601/sq mi density

571 ft Elevation 174 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$20,822 median income, 14.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

Carignan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	571 ft (174 m)
Area	5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density	601/sq mi
Coordinates	49.6316°N, 5.1680°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

687 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	125 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	131 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	139 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	135 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	96 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	125 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	147 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	111 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	96 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	147 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	124 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	128 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	133 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	121 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	129 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	86 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	118 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	98 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	119 km
Aug 3, 1993	0 km WNW of Carling, France	M3.8	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	135 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.9 in	Wettest

Carignan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.4").

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