Ligny-en-Cambrésis, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Ligny-en-Cambrésis is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,847. Elevation: 456 ft (139 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

1,847 Population 545/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Ligny-en-Cambrésis

Ligny-en-Cambrésis

Ligny-en-Cambrésis is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The first Australian soldier to fall during the First World War, lieutenant William Malcolm Chisholm, who died of his wounds on 27 August 1914, is buried at Ligny-en-Cambrésis Communal Cemetery.

People

Population1,847
Density545/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population1,847
Population Density545 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates50.1012°, 3.3784°
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 Ligny-en-Cambrésis

Ligny-en-Cambrésis is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,847. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 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.

Ligny-en-Cambrésis 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 456 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

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates50.1012°N, 3.3784°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 57 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 58 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 62 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 103 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 122 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 49 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 71 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 46 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 145 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 51 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 140 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 52 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 125 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 112 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 61 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 88 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 103 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 62 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Ligny-en-Cambrésis has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ligny-en-Cambrésis

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Canal FM - MP3 128 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée - MP3 128 kbps
CN'O - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde
Éco-Musée de Neuville-Saint-Rémy
Familistère de Guise
La maison du textile
Maison de la Broderie
Maison de la Nature
Maison du Canal
Maison du Patrimoine de Proville
Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen
Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Moulin Brunet
Musée d'Ostrevant
Musée de Cambrai
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée des Évolutions
Musée Diocésain d'Art Sacré
Musée du Vermandois
Musée Henri Matisse
Musée militaire de Cambrai
Musée Municipal de Denain
Touage de Riqueval

Libraries in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Guise0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Bibliothèque PMI0.0
BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés)0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque de l'Escaut0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque La Malterie0.0
Médiathèque Liberté0.0
Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis0.0
Médiathèque Norbert Ségard0.0

Farmers Markets in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Cambrai
Marché de Cambrai
Marché de Noël
Marché de Proville
Marché des Digues

Castles in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Ligny

Breweries in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Vaucelles
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau
Brasserie La Choulette
Terre et Tradition

Stadiums & Teams in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ligny-en-Cambrésis

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight 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
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Ligny-en-Cambrésis

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ligny-en-Cambrésis

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Martin

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 Ligny-en-Cambrésis

What is the population of Ligny-en-Cambrésis?

Ligny-en-Cambrésis has a population of 1,847 residents and is located in France. The population density is 545 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ligny-en-Cambrésis?

Ligny-en-Cambrésis 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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