Lorquin, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,207 Population 243/sq mi density

896 ft Elevation 273 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$25,110 median income, 10.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

Lorquin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	896 ft (273 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density	243/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6710°N, 6.9992°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 15.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

980 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	48 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	78 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	143 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	54 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	144 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	59 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	140 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	78 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	82 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	144 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	93 km
Nov 17, 1997	2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France	M4.0	124 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	46 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	79 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	79 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	78 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	82 km
Sep 10, 2022	1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France	M3.9	110 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	80 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	56 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (167 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	167 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.1 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in	Wettest

Lorquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.1").

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