Saint-Martin-au-Laërt, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,881 Population 2,032/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$23,728 median income, 13.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$124,600 home value, $623/mo rent

Saint-Martin-au-Laërt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	2,032/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7518°N, 2.2405°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 3.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	94 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	121 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	100 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	149 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	32 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	102 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	79 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	83 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	134 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	85 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	32 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	77 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	115 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	120 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	61 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	119 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	37 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	128 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	54 km
May 1, 1997	21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France	M3.0	84 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	—	54 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	2.2 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	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.7 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
December	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in

Saint-Martin-au-Laërt has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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