Équihen-Plage, France

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2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,986 Population 2,031/sq mi density

230 ft Elevation 70 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$22,302 median income, 15.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$125,400 home value, $627/mo rent

Équihen-Plage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	230 ft (70 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	2,031/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6756°N, 1.5723°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999	34 km NNW of Fécamp, France	M4.6	115 km
Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	60 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	115 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	19 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	107 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	33 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	71 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	21 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	56 km
Jun 16, 1998	18 km NNW of Yport, France	M3.3	133 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	144 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	131 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	31 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	103 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	95 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	112 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	34 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	72 km
Aug 26, 2002	40 km NNW of Étretat, France	M3.0	132 km
May 1, 1997	21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France	M3.0	45 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	—	40 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in
February	40°F (5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
March	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	1.5 in
June	58°F (15°C)	1.5 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
August	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
September	60°F (15°C)	2.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
December	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in

Équihen-Plage has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.3").

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