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Weather & Climate in Briey, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Briey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2492°N, 5.9398°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
805 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 67 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 69 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 70 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 71 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 63 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 70 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 73 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 69 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°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 | 66°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 |
Briey has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.1").