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Weather & Climate in Lourches, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lourches 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 98 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 | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3135°N, 3.3526°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 43 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 33 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 32 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium | M2.8 | 80 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Lourches has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").