Weather & Climate in Sedan, France

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

Sedan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density2,650/sq mi
Coordinates49.7019°N, 4.9403°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

457 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 143 km 2 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 114 km 20 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 140 km 10 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 142 km 1 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 79 km 18 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 146 km 10 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 129 km 2 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 115 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 150 km 10 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 147 km 1 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 146 km 1 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 69 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 141 km 1 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 100 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 139 km 1 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 135 km 5 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 141 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 141 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 107 km 4 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 143 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 (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Sedan has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.5").

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