Pure, France

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

593 Population 236/sq mi density

614 ft Elevation 187 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$21,913 median income, 11.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$77,000 home value, $385/mo rent

Pure experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	47.7°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	614 ft (187 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density	236/sq mi
Coordinates	49.6739°N, 5.1756°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 6.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

694 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	125 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	128 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	134 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	136 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	125 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	93 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	143 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	111 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	98 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	143 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	134 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	84 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	128 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	124 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	94 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	122 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	118 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	129 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	137 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (132 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	132 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in
March	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in	Driest
May	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in
June	58°F (15°C)	3.3 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.0 in	Wettest

Pure has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.6").

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