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Weather & Climate in Laon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5631°N, 3.6271°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 76 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France | M2.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M2.8 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 1 km W of Haltinne, Belgium | M2.8 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium | M2.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 2 km W of Rance, Belgium | M2.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Nassogne, Belgium | M2.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2008 | 1 km NW of Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium | M2.7 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 0 km SSE of Waudrez, Belgium | M2.7 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 6 km S of Bièvre, Belgium | M2.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Laon has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.9").