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Weather & Climate in Staple, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Staple 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 154 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 | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7491°N, 2.4543°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 93 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 47 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 | — | 67 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 94 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 (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Staple has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").