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Amiens, France

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
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143,086 Population 7,491/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$21,222 median income, 19.6% unemployment
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Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $724/mo rent
Amiens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²)
Population Density7,491/sq mi
Coordinates49.9000°N, 2.3000°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 146 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 131 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 138 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 87 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 142 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 103 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 129 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 84 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 121 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 31 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 103 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 121 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 83 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 34 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 130 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 141 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 149 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 89 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 141 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 — 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Amiens has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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