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Weather & Climate in Achen, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Achen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0453°N, 7.1821°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
965 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 43 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 25 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 43 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 44 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 42 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 42 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 46 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 27 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 47 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 42 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Achen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.3").