Gauchy, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Gauchy is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 5,676. Elevation: 249 ft (76 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

5,676 Population 1,774/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Gauchy

Gauchy

Gauchy is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

People

Population5,676
Density1,774/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population5,676
Population Density1,774 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates49.8277°, 3.2737°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Gauchy

Gauchy is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 5,676. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Gauchy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density1,774/sq mi
Coordinates49.8277°N, 3.2737°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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 86 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 77 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 136 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 78 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 129 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 133 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 74 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 50 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 76 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 96 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 77 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 78 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 79 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 114 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 96 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 77 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 78 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 131 km
Jul 19, 2004 1 km W of Haltinne, Belgium M2.8 145 km
Apr 30, 2002 0 km SSE of Waudrez, Belgium M2.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Gauchy has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gauchy

11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Henri Wallon - - - -
École primaire Henri Wallon - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Paul Éluard - - - -
Collège Paul Éluard - - - -
Collège Jean Moulin - - - -
Groupe scolaire Henri Wallon - - - -
École primaire Joliot-Curie - - - -
École maternelle Georges Herbin - - - -
École élémentaire Jules Ferry - - - -
École primaire Pierre Sémard - - - -
École primaire Ernest Lavisse - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gauchy

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Canal FM - MP3 128 kbps
radio puisaleine oldies, pop MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Gauchy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Saint-Jacques
La Forge de Désiré Dequin
La maison de Marie-Jeanne
La maison du textile
Maison de la Broderie
Moulin Brunet
Musée Antoine Lécuyer
Musée de la résistance et de la déportation
Musée du Vermandois
Musée Jeanne d'Aboville
Musée Motobécane
Musée municipal
Touage de Riqueval
Village des Métiers d'Antan & Musée Motobécane

Libraries in Gauchy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque et médiathèque de Jussy0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Espace Marceline0.0
Hôtel Joly de Bammeville0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Alaincourt0.0
Médiathèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Société académique de Saint-Quentin0.0

Farmers Markets in Gauchy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anciennes Halles municipales
Marché aux poissons
Marché Couvert
Place Léon Lhérondelle

Hotels in Gauchy

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel balladins

Gas Stations in Gauchy

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Gauchy

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Stadiums & Teams in Gauchy

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Airports Near Gauchy

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Compiègne Margny Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Montdidier Airfield-Small Airport
Mosloy Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gauchy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gauchy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gauchy

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Brice
Église Saint-Maurice

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 Gauchy

What is the population of Gauchy?

Gauchy has a population of 5,676 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,774 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gauchy?

Gauchy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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