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Weather & Climate in Souchez, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Souchez 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 851/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3929°N, 2.7398°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| 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 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 110 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 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 74 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 22 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 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 | — | 107 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Souchez has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").