Forbach, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

5,477 Population 93/sq mi density

1,260 ft Elevation 384 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$30,786 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$79,600 home value, $398/mo rent

Forbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	46.2°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,260 ft (384 m)
Area	58.9 sq mi (152.6 km²)
Population Density	93/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6833°N, 8.3500°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"

57% above US avg

Snowfall 15.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.83"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,043 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	137 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	71 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	133 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	120 km
Aug 24, 1996	1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland	M4.2	145 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	132 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	109 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	133 km
Oct 21, 1997	1 km NE of Wangen, Germany	M4.1	93 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	40 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	140 km
Nov 17, 1997	2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France	M4.0	134 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	55 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	150 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	131 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	137 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	131 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	131 km
Jun 25, 1995	1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland	M3.9	124 km
Sep 10, 2022	1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France	M3.9	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (198 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	198 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	5.1 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	4.8 in
March	38°F (4°C)	5.0 in
April	44°F (6°C)	4.4 in
May	52°F (11°C)	5.3 in
June	58°F (14°C)	5.4 in
July	62°F (16°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Driest
September	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in
October	47°F (8°C)	5.0 in
November	38°F (3°C)	5.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	5.8 in	Wettest

Forbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.8").

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