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Weather & Climate in Ponthoile, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponthoile 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 Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2143°N, 1.7106°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 48 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 106 km | 10 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 | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Ponthoile has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").