Nancy, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

105,058 Population 18,113/sq mi density

696 ft Elevation 212 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$24,149 median income, 15.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$131,200 home value, $656/mo rent

Nancy 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 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	696 ft (212 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	18,113/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6844°N, 6.1850°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 5.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.15"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

864 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	48 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	90 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	150 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	72 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	119 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	89 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	69 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	96 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	90 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	52 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	89 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	94 km
Sep 10, 2022	1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France	M3.9	139 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	92 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	89 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	73 km
Aug 3, 1993	0 km WNW of Carling, France	M3.8	66 km
Aug 3, 2005	3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	91 km
Jan 26, 2008	0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.8	89 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	172 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.3 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.0 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	67°F (19°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.2 in	Wettest

Nancy has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.0").

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