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Weather & Climate in Boves, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boves 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 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8465°N, 2.3961°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 22 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 2 km W of Rance, Belgium | M2.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium | M2.8 | 149 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 | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Boves has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.8").