Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,189 Population 355/sq mi density

1,227 ft Elevation 374 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$21,924 median income, 19.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$95,400 home value, $477/mo rent

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 58.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,227 ft (374 m)
Area	17.5 sq mi (45.2 km²)
Population Density	355/sq mi
Coordinates	48.2465°N, 7.1839°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 58.9"

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,067 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	47 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	135 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	127 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	100 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	128 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	112 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	112 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	102 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	103 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	66 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	92 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	126 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	130 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	142 km
Nov 17, 1997	2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France	M4.0	75 km
Jul 9, 2022	2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany	M4.0	128 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	128 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	131 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	127 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	129 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.1 in
February	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
March	40°F (4°C)	2.8 in	Driest
April	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	58°F (15°C)	3.8 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.6 in
December	35°F (1°C)	3.9 in

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.8").

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