Witternesse, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Witternesse is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 561. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 561 |
| Population Density | 255 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6092°, 2.3606° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
About Witternesse
Witternesse is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 561. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6092°N, 2.3606°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 71 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 96 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) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Witternesse has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Witternesse
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Sully RPI 126 | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Sully RPI 126 | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Condorcet RPI 126 | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Les Genêts | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Witternesse
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquise FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Yellow Radio | dance, deep | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHIC RADIO HITS | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Saravadio | alternative / indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM | musique | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TEMPO 62 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Witternesse
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agincourt 1415 centre | ||||
| Archives municipales | ||||
| Centre Azincourt 1415 | ||||
| La Coupole | ||||
| Les Brigades de l'AA | ||||
| Maison de l'Archéologie | ||||
| Maison de la Bataille | ||||
| Maison des Archers | ||||
| Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer | ||||
| Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Bruno-Danvin | ||||
| Musée de l'Abeille | ||||
| Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée Départemental de Flandre | ||||
| Musée des Augustins | ||||
| Musée du Vieux II | ||||
| Musée Guillaume de Rubrouck | ||||
| Musée Henri Dupuis |
Libraries in Witternesse
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer | 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 de Fruges | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque René Goscinny | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace culturel Jean-Paul Bataille | 0.0 | |||||
| La Maison du Rivage | 0.0 | |||||
| Les mots passants | 0.0 | |||||
| Media'Tour (médiathèque) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque d'Arques | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Buysscheure | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Lumbres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel | 0.0 | |||||
| Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Witternesse
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché d'Hazebrouck | |||||
| Marché de Steewoorde | |||||
| Marché FRET | |||||
| Tuesday Morning |
Breweries in Witternesse
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Clairmarais | ||||
| Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys | ||||
| Brasserie Brebis Galeuse | ||||
| Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre | ||||
| Brasserie du Pays Flamand | ||||
| BrewBlock | ||||
| La Brasserie Airoise |
Airports Near Witternesse
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Amiens Glisy Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Albert Bray airport | BYF | Small Airport |
| Arras-Roclincourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bouttemy DZ | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frévent ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | - | Small Airport |
| La Boisselle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Vitry-en-Artois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Witternesse
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Omer | |
| Église Saint-Vaast |
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What is the population of Witternesse?
Witternesse has a population of 561 residents and is located in France. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Witternesse?
Witternesse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.
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