Velaines, France

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

1,009 Population 81/sq mi density

709 ft Elevation 216 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$26,730 median income, 8.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$83,800 home value, $419/mo rent

Velaines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	709 ft (216 m)
Area	12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6988°N, 5.3048°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

704 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 3, 2008.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	101 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	135 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	125 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	134 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	133 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	104 km
Mar 7, 2006	1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	133 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	134 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	131 km
Aug 19, 2007	1 km SE of Rambervillers, France	M3.9	107 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	138 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	139 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	125 km
May 15, 2005	4 km SW of Lebach, Germany	M3.8	137 km
Mar 18, 2005	3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany	M3.8	141 km
Aug 3, 2005	3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	137 km
Jun 23, 2005	2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	137 km
Jan 26, 2008	0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany	M3.8	132 km
May 10, 2005	2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.8	140 km
Aug 3, 1993	0 km WNW of Carling, France	M3.8	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (198 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	198 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in	Driest
April	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in

Velaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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