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Weather & Climate in Ligny-en-Barrois, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ligny-en-Barrois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6886°N, 5.3254°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
705 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 124 km | 11 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany | M3.8 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.8 | 132 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Ligny-en-Barrois has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.9").