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Weather & Climate in Freyming-Merlebach, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Freyming-Merlebach 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 876 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 | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1500°N, 6.7833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
934 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 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 24 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 6 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 24 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 37 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 26 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 91 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 27 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 26 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 6 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 25 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 28 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 25 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 26 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 (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Freyming-Merlebach has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.3").