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Weather & Climate in Hondschoote, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hondschoote experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9780°N, 2.5837°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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 61 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 20 km | 5 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 | — | 68 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Hondschoote has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").