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Weather & Climate in Sars-Poteries, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sars-Poteries experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates50.1693°N, 4.0268°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 148 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 36 km 20 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 11 km 18 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 148 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 126 km 10 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 17 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 65 km 4 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 149 km 10 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 111 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 150 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 146 km 10 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 14 km 5 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 148 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 33 km 4 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 122 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2002 0 km NNE of Valkenburg, Netherlands M3.2 150 km 10 km
Nov 10, 2001 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium M3.2 144 km 10 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 115 km 7 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 149 km 10 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 24 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Sars-Poteries has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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