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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Catherine, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Catherine 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 276 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 | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3076°N, 2.7640°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 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 133 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 74 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 27 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 85 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 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 113 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 | — | 114 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 139 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 |
Sainte-Catherine 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").