Forbach, France

Grand Est · France

Forbach is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 20,493. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

20,493 Population 3,253/sq mi density
682 ft Elevation 208 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population20,493
Density3,253/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Population20,493
Population Density3,253 / sq mi
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates49.1885°, 6.8926°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)

About Forbach

Forbach is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 20,493. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Forbach

Forbach has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 863 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -1° / 4° 77.8
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -0.8° / 5.7° 65.2
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F 1.8° / 10.3° 65.2
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 4.7° / 14.9° 50.1
May 13.5°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.7° 73.2
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 11.5° / 22.1° 63.4
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 75.4
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.2° / 24° 71.2
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.4° 66.6
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14.1° 74.0
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.2° 80.8
Dec 2.4°C / 36°F 0° / 4.7° 99.8
Forbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density3,253/sq mi
Coordinates49.1885°N, 6.8926°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

944 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 97 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 20 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 137 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 148 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 141 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 5 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 88 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 19 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 38 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 138 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 36 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 21 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 4 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 22 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 20 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 146 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 145 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 25 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 97 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Forbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Forbach

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ensemble Scolaire Antoine Gapp - - - -
Lycée général et technologique privé Saint-Joseph-la Providence - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé Saint-joseph-la Providence - - - -
École Primaire Publique Centre - - - -
École primaire privée La Providence - - - -
École primaire Marienau - - - -
École maternelle Bellevue - - - -
École Élémentaire Bellevue - - - -
École élémentaire Louis Houpert - - - -
École maternelle Louis Houpert - - - -
Collège du Wiesberg - - - -
Lycée des métiers Blaise Pascal - - - -
École primaire Bruch - - - -
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Radio Stations near Forbach

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schlagerparadies (DE) schlager MP3 192 kbps
BigFM Saarland (DE) hip-hop, new music AAC
Classic Rock Radio (DE) classic rock MP3 128 kbps
MATHIS FM pop rock hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) (DE) ard, oldies MP3 64 kbps
RPR1. Trier (DE) 80er, 90er MP3
Radio Diefflen (DE) alternative, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Made in Germany - MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (DE) ard, classical MP3 128 kbps
SR 1 mix MP3 128 kbps
SR1 (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) (DE) ard, classical MP3 64 kbps
Radio Salü - AAC+ 64 kbps
SR 1 (DE) europawelle, saarland MP3 128 kbps
Unser ding (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Pirmasens (DE) modern MP3 192 kbps
Radio Salü - Top 40 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capsule electronica MP3 320 kbps
Antenne Trier (DE) lokalradio, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
techno paradize (DE) deep, edm MP3 128 kbps
SR Kultur (DE) - MP3 256 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel (DE) music, news MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Lorraine Nord - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Forbach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bauernhaus Habach
Bettinger Mühle
Bunker 20
Bunkermuseum
Deutsches Zeitungsmuseum Abteihof
Ehem. Museum Haus Ludwig
Ferrodrom
Freilichtmuseum Viktoriastollen Engelfangen
Galerie der HBKsaar
Gasgebläsehalle
Gedenkort
Glas- und Heimatmuseum Warndt
Haus der Dorfgeschichte
Haus Saargau
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Alt School"
Heritage Museum of the Pays d'Albe and the Maginot Aquatic Line
Historisches Museum
Historisches Museum Saar
IndustrieKultur Saar
Jean-Lurçat-Museum Eppelborn
Kupferbergwerk
Kupferschmelzhütte
Les Mineurs Wendel
Litermontmuseum und Geschichtspark
Musée de Grosbliederstroff
Musée de la Faïence
Musée des Techniques Faïencières
Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
Museum in der Schlosskirche
Regelbau 108b "Otto" WH 720
Römermuseum Pachten
Saarländisches Uhrenmuseum
Schmiedemuseum
Sepulkralmuseum
Städtisches Museum und Ludwig Galerie
Statio Dominus Mundi
Unterirdisches Saarland
VSE Elektromuseum
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Westwall Museum
Westwallmuseum
Westwallmuseum, Rb 114a, "Erlkönig"
Westwallmuseum, RB10
Zollmuseum Habkirchen

Libraries in Forbach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek 1 der Philosophischen Fakultät0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Empirische Humanwissenschaften0.0
Bibliotèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek der Katholischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek für Naturwissenschaft und Technik der Naturwissenschaftlich-Technischen Fakultät (NT) der Universität des Saarlandes und des INM – Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien0.0
Bibliothèque de Grosbliederstroff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Bienvenu0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Campus-Bibliothek für Informatik und Mathematik0.0
Deutsch-Europäisches Juridicum0.0
Espace culturel St Barbe0.0
espace Patrick Gehl0.0
Europäisches Dokumentationszentrum0.0
Existenzgründungs-Bibliothek0.0
FrauenGenderBibliothek Saar0.0
Gemeindebücherei Illingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Quierschied0.0
Haus Der Begegnung0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Campus Alt-Saarbrücken, Bereich Goebenstraße0.0
Institutsbibliothek der Musikwissenschaft0.0
Jakob Ziegler Haus0.0
Katholische öffenliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Herz Jesu Köllerbach / Oberes Köllertal Heilige Familie0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Le Phare0.0
Medi@thèque de Freyming-Merlebach0.0
Médiathèque de Sarreguemines0.0
Medienladen0.0
Öffentliche Musikbücherei des Saarlandes0.0
PEEP Bibliothèque Scolaire0.0
Romanistik-Bibliothek0.0
Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek im Rathaus Dillingen/Saar0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarbrücken0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarlouis0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach0.0
Stadtbücherei Sankt Ingbert0.0
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Seminarbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Forbach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burbacher Markt
Frischmarkt Elversberg
Ludwigsplatz
Nachmittagsmarkt Max Ophüls Platz
Obststand am Ilseplatz
St. Johanner Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt St. Arnual

Hotels in Forbach

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DM Hotel
Hôtel Aladin
Mercure
Pigeon Blanc

Cafes in Forbach

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Giuliana
Le Carré Mauve
Le Paradis

Cinemas in Forbach

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Paris

Theatres in Forbach

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Carreau

Castles in Forbach

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de Ville
Office de Tourisme

Theme Parks in Forbach

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parc Accrobranche

Clinics in Forbach

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Ophtalmologique

Veterinaries in Forbach

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Forbach

Train Stations in Forbach

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forbach

Bus Stations in Forbach

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #223697070

Gas Stations in Forbach

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express De Guise
Station Total

Banks in Forbach

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Breweries in Forbach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Galibot
Brauerei Bruch
Tiny Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Forbach

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Forbach

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monte Kubota 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Forbach

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base-Medium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Alzing Airfield-Small Airport
Bambi Air Club-Small Airport
Bexbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Bining Airfield-Small Airport
Cann'Air ULM-Small Airport
Cappel Airfield-Small Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield-Small Airport
Dillingen Airfield-Small Airport
Ernzen Airfield-Small Airport
Eßweiler Airfield-Small Airport
Folschviller Airfield-Small Airport
FSV Illtal Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Couronné Airfield-Small Airport
Gros Rederching Airfield-Small Airport
Hargarten UL-Small Airport
Herbéviller Airfield-Small Airport
Hoeville Airfield-Small Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield-Small Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield-Small Airport
Kell Airfield-Small Airport
Kirn Airfield-Small Airport
Konz-Könen Glider Field-Small Airport
Kusel-Langenbach Airfield-Small Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield-Small Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield-Small Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield-Small Airport
Lunéville-Croismare Airfield-Small Airport
Marpingen Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Mont sur Meurthe Airfield-Small Airport
Mosailes en Moselle Airfield-Small Airport
Nancy Azelot Airfield-Small Airport
Nancy-Malzéville Airfield-Small Airport
Neumagen-Dhron Airfield-Small Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Rémeling UL-Small Airport
Saarlouis-Düren Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Avold Airfield-Small Airport
Sarre-Union Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield-Small Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub-Small Airport
Saverne Steinbourg Airfield-Small Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Forbach

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Forbach
Poste Annexe
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Forbach

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik St. Hedwig
ZAR Saarbrücken

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forbach

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours
Église du Christ-Roi
Église luthérienne
Église Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Rémy
Synagogue de Forbach

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbach

What is the population of Forbach?

Forbach has a population of 20,493 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,253 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Forbach?

Forbach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

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