Bussière-Poitevine, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,007 Population 38/sq mi density

732 ft Elevation 223 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$19,256 median income, 11.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$90,600 home value, $453/mo rent

Bussière-Poitevine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	732 ft (223 m)
Area	26.3 sq mi (68.1 km²)
Population Density	38/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2354°N, 0.9048°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 16, 2023	5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France	M4.8	126 km
Mar 20, 2019	5 km NNE of Montendre, France	M4.5	142 km
Dec 6, 1991	2 km S of Bourgueil, France	M4.2	127 km
May 9, 2022	5 km SW of Villebret, France	M4.2	130 km
May 2, 2016	6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France	M4.2	99 km
Jun 30, 2010	1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France	M4.2	132 km
Feb 12, 2018	3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France	M4.1	143 km
Feb 14, 2003	5 km NE of Vix, France	M4.1	133 km
Feb 23, 2000	5 km SW of Mareuil, France	M4.1	100 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	38 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km WSW of Marans, France	M3.9	148 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	78 km
Dec 1, 1996	5 km SSW of Aigre, France	M3.9	84 km
Oct 3, 1999	11 km W of Écueillé, France	M3.8	99 km
Dec 12, 1993	5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France	M3.8	138 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	149 km
Jan 14, 1992	1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France	M3.7	83 km
Aug 23, 1997	7 km NW of Chaillac, France	M3.7	38 km
Jan 8, 2007	5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France	M3.6	100 km
Apr 2, 2002	4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France	M3.6	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (168 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	168 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.7 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
June	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in
July	67°F (19°C)	2.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.2 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.1 in
December	42°F (5°C)	3.2 in	Wettest

Bussière-Poitevine has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (2.1").

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