Weather & Climate in Merten, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Merten 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. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2490°N, 6.6647°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
921 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 18 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 19 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 18 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 26 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 23 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 17 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 21 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 18 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 17 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 18 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany | M3.8 | 24 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 (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°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) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Merten has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.3").