Watten, France

Full City Profile

3,000 Population 560/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Watten 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. 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 Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates50.8369°N, 2.2135°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 89 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 125 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 90 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 36 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 93 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 81 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 75 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 140 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 37 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 79 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 120 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 129 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 67 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 128 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 31 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 133 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 48 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 88 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 119 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 - 47 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 74 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 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Watten has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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