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Weather & Climate in Achiet-le-Grand, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Achiet-le-Grand 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 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1307°N, 2.7812°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 50 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 43 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Achiet-le-Grand has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").