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Weather & Climate in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esch-sur-Alzette 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 968 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 | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 554.1 sq mi (1,435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4958°N, 5.9806°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Luxembourg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
846 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 51 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 63 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 67 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 61 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 (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 98 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Esch-sur-Alzette has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").