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Airaines, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,132 Population 222/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, 16.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $615/mo rent
Airaines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates49.9683°N, 1.9427°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 3, 2009.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 120 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 141 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 74 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 79 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 71 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 127 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 80 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 141 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 56 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 141 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 30 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 108 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 140 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 141 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 64 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 115 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 133 km
Jul 22, 1994 1 km WSW of Proven, Belgium M2.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m — 120 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Airaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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