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Weather & Climate in Fontaine-au-Bois, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontaine-au-Bois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1419°N, 3.6475°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 42 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 38 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 90 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 33 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 34 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium | M2.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Fontaine-au-Bois has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.1").