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Weather & Climate in Forbach, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 58.9 sq mi (152.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6833°N, 8.3500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,043 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 71 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 40 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland | M3.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 130 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Forbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.8").