Ligny-Thilloy, France

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3.3 /5.0

B Good

526 Population 237/sq mi density

331 ft Elevation 101 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$24,991 median income, 7.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$120,600 home value, $603/mo rent

Ligny-Thilloy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	331 ft (101 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	237/sq mi
Coordinates	50.0850°N, 2.8223°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 4.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.64"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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	89 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	97 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	93 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	102 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	124 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	139 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	90 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	87 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	78 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	46 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	124 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	76 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	47 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	119 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	87 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	118 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	101 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	138 km
May 1, 1997	21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France	M3.0	115 km
Aug 23, 1994	2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium	M2.9	82 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	—	136 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
February	38°F (3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in

Ligny-Thilloy has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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