Ars-en-Ré, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,444 Population 341/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$27,702 median income, 12.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

Ars-en-Ré experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	55.4°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density	341/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2080°N, 1.5160°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005	1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M5.2	35 km
Jun 8, 2001	France	M5.0	67 km
Jun 16, 2023	5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France	M4.8	61 km
Mar 20, 2019	5 km NNE of Montendre, France	M4.5	131 km
Jan 12, 1997	2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France	M4.3	54 km
Jun 22, 2005	2 km E of La Guérinière, France	M4.3	100 km
Jun 25, 2001	10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	35 km
Jun 30, 2010	1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France	M4.2	64 km
Apr 4, 2005	9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	33 km
Sep 28, 2010	9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	29 km
Mar 14, 2002	2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France	M4.1	62 km
Feb 14, 2003	5 km NE of Vix, France	M4.1	58 km
Feb 12, 2018	3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France	M4.1	77 km
Jun 21, 2019	2 km WSW of Vihiers, France	M4.0	127 km
Jul 22, 2007	1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France	M3.9	69 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	108 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km WSW of Marans, France	M3.9	39 km
Dec 1, 1996	5 km SSW of Aigre, France	M3.9	122 km
Mar 6, 2013	0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France	M3.9	0 km
Apr 28, 2016	6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France	M3.9	33 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
September	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
December	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in

Ars-en-Ré has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").

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