Plachy-Buyon, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

890 Population 304/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$30,586 median income, 8.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$137,800 home value, $689/mo rent

Plachy-Buyon 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 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	304/sq mi
Coordinates	49.8146°N, 2.2179°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Oct 6, 1999	34 km NNW of Fécamp, France	M4.6	142 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	141 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	146 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	94 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	150 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	105 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	91 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	138 km
Jun 16, 1998	18 km NNW of Yport, France	M3.3	146 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	131 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	106 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	30 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	128 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	139 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	94 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	23 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	150 km
May 1, 1997	21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France	M3.0	90 km
Aug 23, 1994	2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium	M2.9	121 km
Nov 29, 1992	1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M2.8	148 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	—	142 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)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
November	44°F (6°C)	2.5 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.7 in	Wettest

Plachy-Buyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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