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Weather & Climate in Saint-Nicolas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Nicolas 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 240 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 | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3041°N, 2.7794°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 76 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 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 132 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 26 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 114 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 | — | 115 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Saint-Nicolas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").