Pierrefonds, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,217 Population 257/sq mi density

276 ft Elevation 84 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$28,696 median income, 9.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$143,000 home value, $715/mo rent

Pierrefonds experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	276 ft (84 m)
Area	8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density	257/sq mi
Coordinates	49.3488°N, 2.9779°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.36"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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	143 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	128 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	127 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	128 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	48 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	133 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	84 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	128 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	134 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	129 km
Nov 29, 1992	1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M2.8	127 km
Aug 29, 1992	2 km W of Rance, Belgium	M2.8	127 km
Nov 8, 1994	2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium	M2.8	149 km
Jan 5, 1994	0 km SSE of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, France	M2.7	146 km
Apr 30, 2002	0 km SSE of Waudrez, Belgium	M2.7	145 km
Jun 22, 1999	5 km NNE of Oisemont, France	M2.5	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
July	67°F (19°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (6°C)	2.1 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in

Pierrefonds has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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