Lille, France

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

238,695 Population 17,747/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.2 / 5.0

$22,162 median income, 16.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$170,200 home value, $851/mo rent

Lille 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 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Area	13.5 sq mi (34.8 km²)
Population Density	17,747/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6339°N, 3.0551°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	62 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	130 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	92 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	87 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	101 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	142 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	132 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	107 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	136 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	142 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	85 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	77 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	57 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	131 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	109 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	94 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	130 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	62 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	16 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	70 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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	—	111 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	138 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
July	65°F (19°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
December	40°F (4°C)	2.6 in

Lille has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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