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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Croix-Hague, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Croix-Hague experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6385°N, 1.7729°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 30, 1990 | 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey | M4.2 | 58 km | 22 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.9 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2002 | 3 km NW of Pluduno, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.7 | 84 km | 2 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1995 | 6 km E of Binic, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1998 | 1 km SE of Cairon, France | M3.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France | M3.5 | 103 km | 31 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 33 km NE of Plouézec, France | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France | M3.4 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France | M3.3 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2014 | France | M3.3 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Sainte-Croix-Hague has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.8").