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Weather & Climate in Balan, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balan 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.
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 | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6888°N, 4.9648°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
517 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 109 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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 |
Balan 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").