Arques-la-Bataille, France

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2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,594 Population 540/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$22,507 median income, 13.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$112,400 home value, $562/mo rent

Arques-la-Bataille experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.0°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density	540/sq mi
Coordinates	49.8812°N, 1.1288°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jul 14, 2011.

Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	134 km
Oct 6, 1999	34 km NNW of Fécamp, France	M4.6	65 km
Nov 30, 1994	17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France	M4.1	122 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	97 km
Jul 14, 2011	62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom	M3.9	136 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	69 km
Nov 2, 1997	7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France	M3.7	103 km
Sep 23, 2003	41 km WNW of Étretat, France	M3.6	105 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	95 km
Sep 24, 2003	22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France	M3.5	93 km
Aug 1, 2007	2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France	M3.5	100 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	137 km
Aug 8, 1998	1 km SE of Cairon, France	M3.5	134 km
Jun 16, 1998	18 km NNW of Yport, France	M3.3	68 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	71 km
Oct 19, 2002	9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France	M3.2	96 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	108 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	127 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	62 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	150 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	—	132 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	136 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
September	59°F (15°C)	2.7 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
December	42°F (5°C)	3.2 in

Arques-la-Bataille has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.9").

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