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Weather & Climate in Criel-sur-Mer, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Criel-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 33 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 | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0151°N, 1.3146°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 55 km | 2 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France | M3.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France | M3.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 56 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 131 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 | — | 115 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Criel-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").