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Weather & Climate in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme 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 108 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 | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 680/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1833°N, 1.6333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 110 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 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 47 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 125 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 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 40 km NNW of Étretat, France | M3.0 | 118 km | 4 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 | — | 94 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 106 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 |
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme 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").