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Weather & Climate in Lay-Saint-Christophe, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lay-Saint-Christophe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7493°N, 6.1974°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
851 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 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 86 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 84 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 85 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 88 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 82 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 (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Lay-Saint-Christophe has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.0").