Sedan, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

20,620 Population 3,278/sq mi density

512 ft Elevation 156 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$18,554 median income, 28.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$94,600 home value, $473/mo rent

Sedan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	48.6°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	512 ft (156 m)
Area	6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density	3,278/sq mi
Coordinates	49.7019°N, 4.9403°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

457 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	143 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	114 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	140 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	142 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	79 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	146 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	129 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	115 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	150 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	147 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	146 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	69 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	141 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	100 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	139 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	135 km
Aug 3, 1993	0 km WNW of Carling, France	M3.8	141 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	141 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	107 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (146 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	146 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

Sedan has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.5").

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