Location & Surroundings

Petite-Synthe is a settlement in Hauts-de-France, France, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint-Pol-sur-Mer, less than 2 km away. The national capital Paris is about 240 km to the south. The nearest airport is Koksijde, 23 km away.

Overview

Petite-Synthe is human settlement in France — FR établissement humain en France.

It is located in Dunkirk, France.

The population is about 15,911 (2010).

Also known as: Klein-Sinten, Klêen-Sintn

Media

Image

Image ConcordePetite-Synthe.JPG

Flag

Flag Drapeau de la commune de Petite-Synthe (59) Nord-France.svg

Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Dunkirk
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 1' 23" N, 2° 20' 48" E
  • Elevation DEM: 4 m
  • Timezone Europe/Paris
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 4,179 p/km²
  • Built-up 32.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +33

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Petite-Synthe

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Petite-Synthe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 21.0 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.

Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,025.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 14.2 2.5 182 88 1,025.3 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 21.0 3.8 289 60 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 344.9 n/a
12h 19.3 4.2 279 74 1,023.2 0.06 / 0.06 54 324.2 n/a
18h 16.2 5.1 20 78 1,025.4 0.03 / 0.09 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 15.0 3.6 29 66 1,025.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.3 n/a
30h 18.4 2.6 34 51 1,025.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 360.3 n/a
36h 16.2 4.2 79 65 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 316.9 n/a
42h 14.1 4.6 143 61 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 14 0.0 n/a
Friday 13.0 4.0 158 62 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 45 0.3 n/a
54h 22.8 3.0 175 41 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 388.9 n/a
60h 19.5 0.7 95 55 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 327.5 n/a
66h 17.2 3.0 204 41 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
Saturday 16.6 7.5 356 86 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 64 0.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Petite-Synthe?
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 21.0 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Petite-Synthe today?
Sunrise around 07:36 and sunset around 19:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Petite-Synthe?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Petite-Synthe?
Petite-Synthe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Petite-Synthe?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Petite-Synthe located?
It is at 51.02298, 2.34667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Petite-Synthe in?
It is in France.

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Sources

Last updated 2016-02-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2987697
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