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Weather & Climate in Forbach, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forbach 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 682 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 | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1885°N, 6.8926°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
944 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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 20 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 5 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 19 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 36 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 21 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 4 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 22 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 20 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 21 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 (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Forbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.4").