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Weather & Climate in La Capelle, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Capelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9775°N, 3.9179°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 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 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 31 km | 18 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium | M3.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 87 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium | M3.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.0 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium | M3.0 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
La Capelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (2.3").