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Weather & Climate in Wizernes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wizernes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7117°N, 2.2432°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 77 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 58 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 82 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 | — | 57 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Wizernes has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").