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Weather & Climate in Airaines, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Airaines 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 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9683°N, 1.9427°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 1 km WSW of Proven, Belgium | M2.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | — | 120 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Airaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").