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Somain, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Somain is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 12,310. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Somain
Somain is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The former commune of Villers-Campeau was absorbed by Somain in 1947. The town was known for its extensive mining industry.
People
Economy
FHousing
BClimate
| Population | 12,310 |
| Population Density | 2,462 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3596°, 3.2811° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,682 |
About Somain
Somain is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 12,310. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Somain vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,682 |
| 72% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 20.8% |
| 478% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
| 85% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 739 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $117,600 |
| 58% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $588 |
| 49% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,924 |
Property Tax
Climate in Somain
Somain has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3596°N, 3.2811°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 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) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in |
Somain has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Somain
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Henri Barbusse | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée privé Hélène Boucher | - | - | - | - |
| Cité Scolaire Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Elsa Triolet | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Louis Aragon | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Anselme Lesage | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Paul Bert | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Marie Curie | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Désiré Chevaillier | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Paul Éluard | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Somain
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxie FM 95.30 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie New Wave | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI NORD | régionale | UNKNOWN | |
| France Bleu Nord | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy Radio | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Canal FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone | chill, chillout | MP3 | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel (BE) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| here4ears | ambient, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | dance, dnb | OGG | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient | ambient, meditation | OGG | |
| Métropole FM | - | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| RCV | musique, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Génération Mix | pop music | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RCV 99 fm | electro, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mona FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ONIB Disco (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| ONIB Radio (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| KL85 (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CN'O | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WRadio (BE) | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Scarpe Sensée | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Somain
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Antoing | ||||
| Arkéos | ||||
| Cambrai Tank 1917 | ||||
| Carré Janson | ||||
| Centre de la Marionnette | ||||
| Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde | ||||
| Château de Bernicourt | ||||
| Collection des arts décoratifs | ||||
| Éco-Musée de Neuville-Saint-Rémy | ||||
| Fort de Seclin | ||||
| Fort de Seclin | ||||
| Galerie Henri Casterman | ||||
| Historial amandinois | ||||
| La Maison Louise De Bettignies | ||||
| Les Arcades | ||||
| Les Arcades | ||||
| Maison de la colombophilie et du patrimoine local | ||||
| Maison de la Nature | ||||
| Maison de Notre Histoire | ||||
| Maison du Canal | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine de Proville | ||||
| Mine de Wallers-Arenberg | ||||
| Musée Archéologique Arkeos | ||||
| Musée d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire Militaire | ||||
| Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium | ||||
| Musée d'Ostrevant | ||||
| Musée de Cambrai | ||||
| Musée de la bataille de l'Escaut | ||||
| Musée de la Chartreuse | ||||
| Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires | ||||
| Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts textiles | ||||
| Musée de la Tour Abbatiale | ||||
| Musée de la Vie Rurale | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry | ||||
| Musée Diocésain d'Art Sacré | ||||
| Musée du Folklore et des Imaginaires | ||||
| Musée militaire de Cambrai | ||||
| Musée municipal d'histoire locale | ||||
| Musée Municipal de Denain | ||||
| Musée Théophile Jouglet | ||||
| Photothèque | ||||
| Salle des Batailles | ||||
| Trésor de la Cathédrale |
Libraries in Somain
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAIU | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Achille Dupuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Vezon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Micheline | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Péniche | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Anstaing | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Fenain | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Jacques Estager | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque PMI | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque principale Marceline Desbordes Valmore | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Raymond Devos | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale de recherche mathématique (B2RM) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale de recherche mathématique (B2RM) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de médecine, pôle recherche | 0.0 | |||||
| BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés) | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI Lycée Charlotte Perriand | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Culturel L'Odyssée | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Documentation et d'Information | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation et de révision sciences de la terre | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation et de révision sciences de la terre | 0.0 | |||||
| Coeur de Bellain, la bibliothèque du centre-ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culture Loisirs | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| La P'tite Récré | 0.0 | |||||
| LILLIAD Learning Center Innovation | 0.0 | |||||
| Livre pour Tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison rurale - Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiath'Aix | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - ludothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André Stil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Bernard Deloge | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Anzin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bourghelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Brillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cysoing | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Fenain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Gruson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de l'Escaut | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Moncheaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Nomain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Rosult | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Templemars | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Entre les lignes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque et ludothèque de Lecelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Rabelais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Gustave Ansart | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Malterie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Marque Page | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Liberté | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Baudry | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Jean Piat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Norbert Ségard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Simone Veil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèue de BIllon | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Siloé | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Somain
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles de Bernicourt | |||||
| La Halle de Rosult | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert de Bachy | |||||
| Marché couvert de Cambrai | |||||
| Marché de Cambrai | |||||
| Marché de Cysoing | |||||
| Marché de la Place Saint-Amé | |||||
| Marché de Noël | |||||
| Marché de Proville | |||||
| Marché de Sainte-Marguerite | |||||
| Marché de Sainte-Marguerite | |||||
| Marché de Thumesnil en Nord | |||||
| Marché de Thumesnil en Nord | |||||
| Marche fruits & légumes et poissonnerie | |||||
| Marchés municipaux | |||||
| Marchés municipaux |
Cafes in Somain
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Somain
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Somain
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Somain
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Somain
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Somain
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Somain
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Somain
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Somain
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Au-delà | ||||
| Brasserie Brunehaut | ||||
| Brasserie Cédille | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes | ||||
| Brasserie de Wagnonville | ||||
| Brasserie des Ambrumes | ||||
| Brasserie des Sources | ||||
| Brasserie du Gorguechon | ||||
| Brasserie du Pavé | ||||
| Brasserie La Choulette | ||||
| Brasserie La Gueule de | ||||
| Jag&Suk | ||||
| La Bigote | ||||
| La Fabriqu' - Brasserie artisanale | ||||
| Moulins d'Ascq | ||||
| Moulins d'Ascq | ||||
| Terre et Tradition |
Stadiums & Teams in Somain
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Somain
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Albert Bray airport | BYF | Small Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arras-Roclincourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonavis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bouttemy DZ | - | Small Airport |
| Cambrai Niergnies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frétoy-le-Château Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | - | Small Airport |
| La Boisselle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Flamengrie ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montdidier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuflieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vitry-en-Artois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Somain
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste de Somain |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Somain
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Consolation | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Barbe | |
| Église Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Michel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Somain
What is the population of Somain?
Somain has a population of 12,310 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,462 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
Is Somain expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,682, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,600 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Somain?
Somain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Somain?
The job market in Somain faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 739 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Somain?
The median home value in Somain is $117,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $588.