Porcelette, France

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

2,550 Population 491/sq mi density

794 ft Elevation 242 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,032 median income, 6.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$115,400 home value, $577/mo rent

Porcelette 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	794 ft (242 m)
Area	5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density	491/sq mi
Coordinates	49.1566°N, 6.6551°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 7.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

917 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	91 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	27 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	145 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	16 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	149 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	26 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	99 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	36 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	24 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	27 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	27 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	15 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	29 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	91 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	31 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	27 km
May 15, 2005	4 km SW of Lebach, Germany	M3.8	29 km
May 10, 2005	2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	30 km
Jan 26, 2008	0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.8	27 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	32 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (114 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	114 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)	2.7 in	Coldest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.9 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)	3.7 in	Wettest

Porcelette has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.3").

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