Climate trends at Lille (1945–2025)
Lille, located in northern France, has experienced notable climate changes over the past several decades. With a population of approximately 236,710, the city is part of a region that has seen increasing temperatures, as evidenced by data from multiple weather stations, including LILLE LESQUIN.
According to the latest climate statistics, Lille has warmed by 2.01°C when comparing the mean temperature from the first ten years of observation (1945–1954) at 10.13°C to the last ten years (2016–2025) at 12.14°C. This significant increase underscores the ongoing impacts of climate change in the region.
Trend Summary
From 1961 to 1990, the mean annual temperature in Lille was 9.85°C, which increased to 11.26°C from 1991 to 2020. The warming trend has accelerated, with an approximate increase of 1.95°C since 1980, and a trend of 0.513°C per decade since then.
Recent data shows that the average temperature from 2016 to 2025 is 12.14°C, compared to 11.27°C from 2006 to 2015, indicating a rise of 0.87°C in the last decade.
Climate Change Impacts
The rise in temperatures can lead to increased risks of heat waves and altered precipitation patterns, potentially affecting agriculture, water supply, and public health in Lille and its surroundings. As the climate continues to warm, these impacts are likely to become more pronounced.
Comparison vs National Benchmark and Paris
When compared to the national average of 13.52°C for the top 500 cities in France from 1991 to 2020, Lille's average temperature is approximately 1.34°C lower than that of Paris. This comparison highlights the regional variations in climate change impacts across France.
Top-5 Warm Years
- 2023: 12.71°C
- 2022: 12.66°C
- 2020: 12.58°C
- 2024: 12.46°C
- 2025: 12.3°C
The record coldest year in Lille was 1963, with a temperature of 8.22°C.
For more detailed data, you can access the raw CSV or JSON files here, and explore the interactive map here.