Villers-Bretonneux, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

3,996 Population 714/sq mi density

335 ft Elevation 102 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$25,920 median income, 7.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$121,000 home value, $605/mo rent

Villers-Bretonneux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	335 ft (102 m)
Area	5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density	714/sq mi
Coordinates	49.8684°N, 2.5169°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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	120 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	124 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	98 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	127 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	117 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	95 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	116 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	110 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	117 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	20 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	45 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	78 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	142 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	129 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	117 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	127 km
May 1, 1997	21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France	M3.0	104 km
Aug 23, 1994	2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium	M2.9	109 km
Aug 29, 1992	2 km W of Rance, Belgium	M2.8	128 km
Nov 8, 1994	2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium	M2.8	140 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	—	144 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.5 in

Villers-Bretonneux has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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