Wavrin, France

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2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,770 Population 1,344/sq mi density

89 ft Elevation 27 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$25,898 median income, 11.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$137,200 home value, $686/mo rent

Wavrin 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 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	89 ft (27 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	1,344/sq mi
Coordinates	50.5739°N, 2.9363°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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	147 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	69 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	97 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	132 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	79 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	142 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	105 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	123 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	116 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	133 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	137 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	82 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	77 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	100 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	62 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	122 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	120 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	10 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	89 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	65 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	—	106 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	133 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in
June	60°F (15°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)	2.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
December	40°F (5°C)	2.5 in

Wavrin has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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