All Countries
Weather & Climate in La Gorgue, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Gorgue 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 62 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 | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6379°N, 2.7150°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 131 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 26 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 | — | 89 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 116 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) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
La Gorgue has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").