La Riche, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

8,934 Population 554/sq mi density

167 ft Elevation 51 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$23,404 median income, 13.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$142,600 home value, $713/mo rent

La Riche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	167 ft (51 m)
Area	16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²)
Population Density	554/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3900°N, 0.6707°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.68"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Jun 8, 2001	France	M5.0	148 km
May 2, 2016	6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France	M4.2	39 km
Dec 6, 1991	2 km S of Bourgueil, France	M4.2	40 km
Feb 12, 2018	3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France	M4.1	136 km
Jun 21, 2019	2 km WSW of Vihiers, France	M4.0	97 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	111 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	142 km
Jan 25, 1993	7 km SSE of Souesmes, France	M3.8	117 km
Dec 12, 1993	5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France	M3.8	96 km
Oct 3, 1999	11 km W of Écueillé, France	M3.8	51 km
Jan 14, 1992	1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France	M3.7	60 km
May 5, 2003	1 km N of Torfou, France	M3.7	140 km
Nov 25, 1997	0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France	M3.7	140 km
Aug 23, 1997	7 km NW of Chaillac, France	M3.7	110 km
Jun 24, 1995	1 km SE of Andouillé, France	M3.7	138 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	143 km
Aug 6, 2002	2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France	M3.6	19 km
Jan 8, 2007	5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France	M3.6	40 km
Sep 28, 1995	6 km N of Vihiers, France	M3.6	93 km
Apr 2, 2002	4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France	M3.6	87 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)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.6 in	Driest
September	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.7 in	Wettest

La Riche has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.6").

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