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Weather & Climate in Villers-Bretonneux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villers-Bretonneux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8684°N, 2.5169°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 20 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 2 km W of Rance, Belgium | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium | M2.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in |
Villers-Bretonneux has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.8").