Weather & Climate in Sangatte, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sangatte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9456°N, 1.7532°E |
| 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 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 63 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 46 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 45 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium | M2.8 | 83 km | 5 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 | - | 14 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in |
Sangatte has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.5").