Coudekerque-Branche, France

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2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

25,201 Population 7,139/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$22,334 median income, 15.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$134,800 home value, $674/mo rent

Coudekerque-Branche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density	7,139/sq mi
Coordinates	51.0229°N, 2.3936°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 5.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	97 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	122 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	72 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	59 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	79 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	102 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	74 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	139 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	86 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	61 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	118 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	148 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	100 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	131 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	42 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	73 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	25 km
May 1, 1997	21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France	M3.0	111 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	32 km
Mar 28, 1996	67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom	M3.0	97 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	—	55 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
February	40°F (4°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
September	60°F (15°C)	2.7 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
December	42°F (5°C)	2.5 in

Coudekerque-Branche has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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