Le Portel, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Le Portel is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 8,768. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,768 |
| Population Density | 5,885 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7056°, 1.5757° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (595 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Le Portel
Le Portel is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 8,768. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Climate in Le Portel
Le Portel has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 892 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below France avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7056°N, 1.5757°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 36 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 50 km |
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 |
Le Portel 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").
Schools in Le Portel
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean de La Fontaine | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Aristide Vallois | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Kergomard - Macé | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Amadeus Mozart | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Maurice Isidore | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Aristide Vallois | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean de La Fontaine | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Le Portel
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio RWL | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DR - P2 Klassisk | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio (GB) | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Broadstairs (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM Saint-Omer | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TEMPO 62 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) (GB) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM (GB) | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Le Portel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa San Martin | ||||
| Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle | ||||
| Château Musée d'Aumont | ||||
| École-musée | ||||
| École-musée | ||||
| Fort de la Crèche | ||||
| Forteresse de Mimoyecques | ||||
| Maison de la Beurière | ||||
| Maison des pècheurs | ||||
| Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale | ||||
| Musée de la Marine | ||||
| Musée du Touquet | ||||
| Musée Quentovic | ||||
| Todt Battery Museum | ||||
| Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1) | ||||
| World War II Museum |
Libraries in Le Portel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Nesles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale du Pas de Calais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Rose des Vents | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Le Portel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché d'Étaples | |||||
| Marché de saison | |||||
| Marché de saison | |||||
| Marché de Stella |
Cafes in Le Portel
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Le Portel
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Le Portel
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Le Portel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie des 2 Caps | ||||
| La Brasserie du Goulot | ||||
| Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale |
Stadiums & Teams in Le Portel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Le Portel
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Berck-sur-Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frévent ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Le Portel
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Le Portel |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Portel
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Paul-et-Saint-Pierre |
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What is the population of Le Portel?
Le Portel has a population of 8,768 residents and is located in France. The population density is 5,885 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Le Portel?
Le Portel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.
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