Avesnes-sur-Helpe, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

7 Population 1/sq mi density

545 ft Elevation 166 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$17,010 median income, 38.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$97,200 home value, $486/mo rent

Avesnes-sur-Helpe 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. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	545 ft (166 m)
Area	4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	50.1237°N, 3.9257°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"

13% above US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	40 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	20 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	23 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	134 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	73 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	120 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	20 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	35 km
Aug 10, 1991	1 km S of Vottem, Belgium	M3.2	131 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	106 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	143 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	78 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	149 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	29 km
May 10, 1990	1 km W of Modave, Belgium	M3.1	102 km
Mar 31, 2007	2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium	M3.0	134 km
Mar 30, 1995	1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium	M3.0	132 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	23 km
Jan 4, 2002	1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.0	137 km
Mar 27, 1991	4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium	M3.0	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
December	38°F (3°C)	3.1 in

Avesnes-sur-Helpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.3").

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