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Weather & Climate in Lens, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lens 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 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4330°N, 2.8279°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 76 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 126 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 14 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 79 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 | - | 108 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Lens has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").