Merlimont, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Merlimont is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 3,342. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,342 Population 403/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Merlimont

Merlimont

Merlimont is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. facing north to the English Channel.

People

Population3,342
Density403/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,342
Population Density403 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates50.4559°, 1.6132°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (644 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Merlimont

Merlimont is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 3,342. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Merlimont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density403/sq mi
Coordinates50.4559°N, 1.6132°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 105 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 82 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 137 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 24 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 131 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 30 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 95 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 80 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 23 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 121 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 110 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 29 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 98 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 87 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 108 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 55 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 93 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 29 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 124 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 97 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 - 64 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Merlimont has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Merlimont

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Simone Veil - - - -
École maternelle Opaline - - - -
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Radio Stations near Merlimont

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer - MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Merlimont

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle
La maison du patrimoine
Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale
Musée de Berck-sur-Mer
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Frères Caudron
Musée du Touquet
Musée Quentovic
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres

Libraries in Merlimont

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Nesles0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Wailly-Beaucamp0.0
Espace Culturel Municipal0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Berck0.0

Farmers Markets in Merlimont

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles du Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Étaples
Marché de saison
Marché de saison
Marché de Stella

Hotels in Merlimont

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CCAS
L'Escale

Cafes in Merlimont

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Imprévu

Cinemas in Merlimont

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Ciné 3D

Theme Parks in Merlimont

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bagatelle

Stadiums & Teams in Merlimont

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Airports Near Merlimont

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall 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
Lammerville Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mont Dolé Airfield-Small Airport
Lœuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Poix de Picardie Airfield-Small Airport
Ripple Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Merlimont

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Merlimont Village

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merlimont

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges
Église Saint-Nicolas

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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What is the population of Merlimont?

Merlimont has a population of 3,342 residents and is located in France. The population density is 403 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Merlimont?

Merlimont has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

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