Merten, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,653 Population 110/sq mi density

686 ft Elevation 209 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$25,585 median income, 7.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$101,800 home value, $509/mo rent

Merten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	686 ft (209 m)
Area	15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Population Density	110/sq mi
Coordinates	49.2490°N, 6.6647°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 7.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

921 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	101 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	18 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	135 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	19 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	139 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	105 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	18 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	143 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	26 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	20 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	148 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	102 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	147 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	23 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	17 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	21 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	18 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	17 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	18 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	24 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (103 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	103 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
October	49°F (10°C)	3.2 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.8 in	Wettest

Merten has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.3").

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