Raon-l'Étape, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,420 Population 385/sq mi density

945 ft Elevation 288 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$20,930 median income, 21.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent

Raon-l'Étape 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	945 ft (288 m)
Area	16.7 sq mi (43.2 km²)
Population Density	385/sq mi
Coordinates	48.4041°N, 6.8386°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 15.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

996 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	21 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	107 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	133 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	112 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	133 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	83 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	143 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	139 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	106 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	77 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	119 km
Nov 17, 1997	2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France	M4.0	102 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	120 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	104 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	108 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	85 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	16 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	107 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	109 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (196 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	196 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.7 in
February	35°F (1°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
June	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
October	49°F (9°C)	2.9 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.1 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Wettest

Raon-l'Étape has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.3").

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