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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. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").