Boves, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Boves is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,826. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,826 Population 2,141/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population2,826
Density2,141/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population2,826
Population Density2,141 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates49.8465°, 2.3961°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Boves

Boves is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,826. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Boves 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density2,141/sq mi
Coordinates49.8465°N, 2.3961°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.3 129 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 133 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 96 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 136 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 112 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 93 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 125 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 118 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 112 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 22 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 36 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 84 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 146 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 129 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 126 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 136 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 98 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 113 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 137 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 149 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 - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 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) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Boves has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Boves

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Les Capucines - - - -
École primaire Les Deux Vallées - - - -
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Radio Stations near Boves

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Happyness Oise 2000s, chanson française MP3
Happyness Amiens 2000s, chanson française MP3
Radio Mercure - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Campus Amiens indie, local radio MP3 128 kbps
OpenSkyRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Happyness Radio Amiens 2000s, chansons françaises MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Boves

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité souterraine de Naours
Franco Australian Museum
Maison des Hortillonages
Maison Jules Verne
Musée Archéologique de l'Oise
Musée de l'Épopée de l'Industrie et de l'Aéronautique
Musée de l'hôtel de Berny
Musée de Picardie
Musée des Hortillonnages
Musée Vignacourt 14-18
Sir John Monash Centre

Libraries in Boves

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annick Habare Darras0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Edouard David0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Giono0.0
Bibliothèque Le Petit Prince0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Querrieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Arts0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Cathédrale0.0
Ilse & Pierre Garnier0.0
Médiateque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire d'Oresmaux0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Conty0.0
Médiathèque d’Amiens Étouvie0.0
Médiathèque de Vers0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale du Val de Somme0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sedar Senghor0.0

Farmers Markets in Boves

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
l'île aux fruits
La Halle au Frais
Marché Bio
Marché de producteurs
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché Hebdomadaire
Place des Déportés
Place Gorlitz

Dentists in Boves

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #11313788249

Veterinaries in Boves

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #3791332429

Breweries in Boves

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bears' Tavern - Microbrasserie
Belle Van Belle
Brasserie à la Noye
Brasserie de la Gare
La Brasserie du Bosquet
Le Miroir de Porto

Stadiums & Teams in Boves

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Boves

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield-Medium Airport
Creil Air BaseCSFMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Avernes Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Compiègne Margny Airfield-Small Airport
Flavacourt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Les Noyers Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lœuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Montdidier Airfield-Small Airport
Mouy Airfield-Small Airport
Persan-Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Poix de Picardie Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Thibault Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Boves

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boves

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boves

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boves

What is the population of Boves?

Boves has a population of 2,826 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,141 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boves?

Boves has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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