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Descartes, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,872 Population 331/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,481 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, $409/mo rent
Descartes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates46.9667°N, 0.7000°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

288 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 132 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 138 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 139 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 21 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 52 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 126 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 139 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 120 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 131 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 98 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 65 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 136 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 103 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 41 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 90 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 125 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 137 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 138 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 68 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Descartes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.7").

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