Weather & Climate in Saulnes, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Saulnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,413/sq mi
Coordinates49.5319°N, 5.8213°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

823 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 143 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 76 km 2 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 140 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 147 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 136 km 10 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 87 km 1 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 148 km 10 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 140 km 18 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 76 km 1 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 140 km 10 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 63 km 2 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 49 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 101 km 10 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 85 km 11 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 75 km 1 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 79 km 1 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 69 km 5 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 73 km 1 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 146 km 11 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 131 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 (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Saulnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.4").

View full profile of Saulnes, France →