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Weather & Climate in Tourcoing, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tourcoing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7239°N, 3.1612°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 59 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 100 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 121 km | 7 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 28 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 68 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 | — | 114 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Tourcoing has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").