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Chinon, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,405 Population 533/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,609 median income, 14.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $584/mo rent
Chinon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²)
Population Density533/sq mi
Coordinates47.1670°N, 0.2428°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 108 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 129 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 118 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 12 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 110 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 20 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 96 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 117 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 115 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 61 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 87 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 136 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 148 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 108 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 136 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 57 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 73 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 150 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 103 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Chinon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.6").

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