Argenton-sur-Creuse, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,335 Population 471/sq mi density

367 ft Elevation 112 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$22,032 median income, 14.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$94,600 home value, $473/mo rent

Argenton-sur-Creuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	367 ft (112 m)
Area	11.3 sq mi (29.3 km²)
Population Density	471/sq mi
Coordinates	46.5900°N, 1.5198°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

309 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Dec 6, 1991	2 km S of Bourgueil, France	M4.2	127 km
May 2, 2016	6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France	M4.2	96 km
May 9, 2022	5 km SW of Villebret, France	M4.2	92 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	83 km
Dec 1, 1996	5 km SSW of Aigre, France	M3.9	145 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	131 km
Jan 25, 1993	7 km SSE of Souesmes, France	M3.8	104 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	120 km
Oct 3, 1999	11 km W of Écueillé, France	M3.8	62 km
Aug 23, 1997	7 km NW of Chaillac, France	M3.7	24 km
Jan 14, 1992	1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France	M3.7	92 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	123 km
Jan 29, 1994	4 km WSW of Luant, France	M3.6	14 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	33 km
Jan 8, 2007	5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France	M3.6	99 km
Aug 6, 2002	2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France	M3.6	116 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	124 km
Jun 2, 1990	0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France	M3.5	3 km
Nov 16, 1991	2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France	M3.5	118 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	144 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	2.3 in
July	67°F (19°C)	2.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.1 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in

Argenton-sur-Creuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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