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Weather & Climate in La Sentinelle, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Sentinelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3512°N, 3.4843°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 | 33 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 51 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 23 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 38 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium | M2.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
La Sentinelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").