Wavrechain-sous-Denain, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,769 Population 386/sq mi density

108 ft Elevation 33 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$18,922 median income, 24.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$114,200 home value, $571/mo rent

Wavrechain-sous-Denain 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 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	108 ft (33 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density	386/sq mi
Coordinates	50.3322°N, 3.4125°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 4.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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	39 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	56 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	117 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	64 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	89 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	147 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	115 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	42 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	91 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	28 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	103 km
May 10, 1990	1 km W of Modave, Belgium	M3.1	132 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	39 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	35 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	126 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	132 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	61 km
Nov 25, 1998	26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France	M3.0	137 km
Aug 23, 1994	2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium	M2.9	67 km
Mar 9, 1994	1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium	M2.8	80 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	—	149 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	2.3 in
February	38°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	60°F (15°C)	2.7 in
July	65°F (19°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.3 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in

Wavrechain-sous-Denain has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").

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