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Weather & Climate in Cottenchy, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cottenchy 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 131 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 | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8095°N, 2.3839°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 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 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 20 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 2 km W of Rance, Belgium | M2.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium | M2.8 | 137 km | 5 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 | — | 146 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 (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 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 (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Cottenchy has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").