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Weather & Climate in Béthencourt-sur-Mer, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Béthencourt-sur-Mer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0776°N, 1.5035°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 88 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 52 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France | M3.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France | M3.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 53 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 108 km | 4 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 | — | 106 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Béthencourt-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").