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Weather & Climate in Ecques, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ecques 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6700°N, 2.2863°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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 79 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 137 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 | - | 62 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Ecques has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").