Famars, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,536 Population 1,386/sq mi density

233 ft Elevation 71 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$26,190 median income, 19.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$125,800 home value, $629/mo rent

Famars experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	233 ft (71 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density	1,386/sq mi
Coordinates	50.3174°N, 3.5195°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 4.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 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	33 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	48 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	125 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	56 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	83 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	140 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	123 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	34 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	95 km
Aug 10, 1991	1 km S of Vottem, Belgium	M3.2	150 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	22 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	108 km
May 10, 1990	1 km W of Modave, Belgium	M3.1	125 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	32 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	42 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	132 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	139 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	53 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	143 km
Aug 23, 1994	2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium	M2.9	73 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	2.5 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
July	65°F (19°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in

Famars has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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