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Weather & Climate in Hersin-Coupigny, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hersin-Coupigny 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 243 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 | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4480°N, 2.6494°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 103 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 25 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 | — | 98 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Hersin-Coupigny has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").