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Differdange, Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette · Luxembourg

Differdange is a small city in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg with a population of 5,296. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,296 Population 627/sq mi density
997 ft Elevation 304 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Luxembourg Timezone

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About Differdange

Differdange

Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, 27 kilometres (17 mi) west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of over 30,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city. It is also the main town of the commune, and other towns within the commune include Lasauvage, Niederkorn, Fousbann, and Oberkorn.

People

Population5,296
Density627/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Population5,296
Population Density627 / sq mi
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Coordinates49.5242°, 5.8914°
TimezoneEurope/Luxembourg
Country🇱🇺 Luxembourg
State / ProvinceEsch-sur-Alzette
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (976 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.8 inches (22 cm)

About Differdange

Differdange is a small city in Luxembourg (Esch-sur-Alzette) with a population of 5,296. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Luxembourg.

Climate in Differdange

Differdange has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 831 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -0.9° / 3.8° 71.7
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -0.6° / 5.2° 59.2
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2° / 9.8° 56.9
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 5.1° / 14.4° 49.3
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.4° 72.0
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.7° 73.8
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.8° / 23.7° 71.8
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.5° 72.3
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.3° / 19° 65.9
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.4° 76.3
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 2.8° / 7.8° 72.3
Dec 2.3°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.5° 89.4
Differdange experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Luxembourg avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density627/sq mi
Coordinates49.5242°N, 5.8914°W
TimezoneEurope/Luxembourg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above Luxembourg avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

828 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 141 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 71 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 137 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 145 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 137 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 145 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 82 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 71 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 145 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 45 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 58 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 140 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 75 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 70 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 102 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 81 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 143 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 68 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 74 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Differdange has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Differdange

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École fondamentale Differdange-Centre - - - -
Ancienne École Ménagère - - - -
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Radio Stations near Differdange

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Generation Dance Radio dance, dj MP3 192 kbps
RTL Gold - MP3 256 kbps
AAAudio ambient, downtempo AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Puls Luxembourg folk, serbian MP3
Radio 100komma7 - MP3 128 kbps
L'Essentiel Radio hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 - MP3 185 kbps
Radio Gutt Laun - MP3 64 kbps
PINK (BE) pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Groovetime acid jazz, funk OGG
Rádio Larochette pop rock popular MP3 192 kbps
RTL Schlagerliebe - MP3
RTBF VivaCité Luxembourg (BE) rtbf MP3
Radio Radijacija indie MP3 192 kbps
Free Radio Luxembourg FRL pop, rock MP3 320 kbps
Free Radio Luxembourg pop rock MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Differdange

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri du Zeiterholz
Ausgriewermusee
Bock Casemates
Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain
Centre d'Art Nei Liicht
Centre de documentation sur les migrations humaines
Collection Thiry
Déi al Millen
Deportation Museum
Epicerie Binck
Espace Muséologique
Fondation de l'Architecture et de l'ingénierie Luxembourg
Galerie d’art contemporain ‘Am Tunnel’
Grouwen a Feldbunn
Hall Paul Wurth
International Gendarmerie and Police Museum
La Grange aux Arts
Lëtzebuerg City Museum
Luxembourg Science Center
Maison d'Information
Massenoire
Mine d'Hussigny-Godbrange
Mine Grouwen
Möllerei
MUDAM
Musée Archéologique
Musée Archéologique d'Audun-le-Tiche
Musée Campagnard
Musée d'Autelbas
Musée de Calèche
Musee de la Banque
Musée de la Police Grand-Ducale
Musée de la Poterie
Musée de Tramways et de Bus
Musée des émaux et faïences
Musée des Mines de Fer d'Aumetz
Musée des Mines de Fer de Neufchef
Musée Dräi Eechelen
Musée du Cycle
Musée Eugène Pesch
Musée Gaspar
Musée militaire d'Arlon
Musée Minier & Métallurgique Musson-Halanzy
Musée national d'histoire naturelle
Musée National de la Résistance
Musée national des Mines
Musée national des Mines
Musée Rural et Artisanal
Näerdener Gare: Musée chemins de fer régionaux
National Museum of History and Art
Ouvrage de Fermont
Ouvrage du Bois-du-Four
Parc Industriel et Ferroviaire du Fond-de-Gras
Pomhouse
Pompjeesmusee Gemeng Miersch
Ratskeller
Villa Vauban
Waassertuerm

Libraries in Differdange

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À Livre Ouvert0.0
Bibliothèque Armand Sacconi0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Arlon0.0
Bibliothèque Frédéric Kiesel0.0
Bibliothèque Hubert Juin0.0
Bibliothèque Maurice Bron0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque paroissale0.0
Bibliothèque publique de la Commune de Habay0.0
Bibliothèque Serge Bonnet0.0
Centre National de la littérature0.0
Diddelenger Bibliothéi0.0
Escher Bibliothéik0.0
Foyer Jeanne D'Arc / Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Free Use0.0
La Boîte à Lire0.0
Le Bateau Livre0.0
Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque0.0
Luxembourg Learning Centre0.0
Marc Grond0.0
Maurice Bon0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque L'Ancienne Église0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Victor Madelaine Nilvange0.0
Mierscher Lieshaus0.0
Nederlandstalige Jeugdbibliotheek Luxemburg0.0
Photothèque de la Ville de Luxembourg0.0
Telefonzellenbibliothek0.0
Triothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Differdange

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Glacismaart
Il Mercato
Marché Bio
Marché couvert
Marché d'Athus
Marché de Bettembourg
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Stater Maart

Hotels in Differdange

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel De Klenge Casino

Restaurants in Differdange

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autre Part
Brasserie du Centenaire
Brasserie Thillenberg
Café-Restaurant du Château
Casa Pomodoro
Chez Amadao
Chicken Piri Piri
Come à la Pizza
Come al Teatro
Gaïa
Gioiosa
Good Tasty
Good will
Happy House
La Cave Gourmande
Masala Hut
Mio & Mio
San Marco
Schräinerei
Seyfi Chef Steakhouse
Verde Minho
Villa Hadir

Cafes in Differdange

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fiorino
New Art Café

Castles in Differdange

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miami University John E. Dolibois European Campus

Clinics in Differdange

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Médical du Château Differdange

Dentists in Differdange

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire du Parc
Hygie Dentaire
Paule Doyen
Rafael Correia Paiva

Veterinaries in Differdange

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SUDVET

Train Stations in Differdange

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Differdange

Gas Stations in Differdange

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Gulf

Banks in Differdange

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCEE
BCP
BGL BNP Paribas
BIL
ING
Raiffeisen

Shopping Malls in Differdange

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opkorn

Gyms in Differdange

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Espace de Yoga Verônica De Medeiros

Breweries in Differdange

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athem
Bare Brewing
Brasserie d'Arlon
Brasserie Nationale
Twisted Cat

Stadiums & Teams in Differdange

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Differdange

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base-Medium Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield-Medium Airport
Alzing Airfield-Small Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bambi Air Club-Small Airport
Bar-le-Duc Airfield-Small Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes Airfield-Small Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Cann'Air ULM-Small Airport
Chambley airfield-Small Airport
Doncourt-lès-Conflans Airfield-Small Airport
Ernzen Airfield-Small Airport
Hargarten UL-Small Airport
Jehonville Air Base-Small Airport
Konz-Könen Glider Field-Small Airport
La Bertaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
Longuyon Villette Airfield-Small Airport
Marville Montmédy Airfield-Small Airport
Micheville-Villerupt Airfield-Small Airport
Rémeling UL-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Air Base-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub-Small Airport
Useldange Glider Field-Small Airport
Utscheid Glider Field-Small Airport
Villerupt Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield-Small Airport
Zeurange ULM-Small Airport
Zoufftgen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Differdange

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste Differdange

Treatment Centers in Differdange

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Thérapeutique Useldange

Churches & Religious Organizations in Differdange

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Afnane Differdange
Saint-Joseph

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Luxembourg
Elevation
304 m (997 ft)

🇱🇺 About Luxembourg

Capital Luxembourg
Population 607,728
Area 2,586 km²
GDP (USD) $88,788,881,539
GDP per capita $133,231
HDI 0.918
Life expectancy 83.4 years
Internet users 99.4%
Urban population 94.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German, French, Luxembourgish
Calling code +352
TLD .lu
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Luxembourg

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neijoerschdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreideg
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ouschterméindeg
May 1 Labour Day Dag vun der Aarbecht
May 9 Europe Day Europadag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfaart
May 25 Whit Monday Péngschtméindeg
Jun 23 Sovereign's birthday Groussherzogsgebuertsdag
Aug 15 Assumption Day Léiffrawëschdag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerhellgen
Dec 25 Christmas Day Chrëschtdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stiefesdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Differdange

What is the population of Differdange?

Differdange has a population of 5,296 residents and is located in Luxembourg. The population density is 627 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Differdange?

Differdange has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.

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