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Weather & Climate in Messein, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Messein 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 797 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 | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6118°N, 6.1396°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
869 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 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 48 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France | M3.9 | 81 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 0 km WNW of Carling, France | M3.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.8 | 99 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 (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 181 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 (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Messein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.0").