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Weather & Climate in Avril, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Avril experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2876°N, 5.9650°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
810 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 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 57 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 63 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 69 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 66 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 61 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 61 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 71 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 68 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 (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Avril has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.1").