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Weather & Climate in Le Crotoy, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Le Crotoy 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 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates50.2160°N, 1.6250°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 106 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 98 km 1 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 48 km 10 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 44 km 2 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km 12 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 145 km 10 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 46 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 105 km 4 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 139 km 17 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 110 km 5 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 146 km 10 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 90 km 7 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 44 km 5 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 81 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 62 km 10 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 128 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 102 km 4 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 118 km 4 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 118 km 10 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 29 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 91 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Le Crotoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.7").

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