La Roche-Chalais, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,780 Population 81/sq mi density

207 ft Elevation 63 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$21,060 median income, 19.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$107,800 home value, $539/mo rent

La Roche-Chalais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	58.3°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Area	34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1517°N, 0.0080°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 1.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005	1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M5.2	134 km
Jun 16, 2023	5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France	M4.8	131 km
Mar 20, 2019	5 km NNE of Montendre, France	M4.5	37 km
Apr 4, 2005	9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	141 km
Sep 28, 2010	9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	143 km
Jun 25, 2001	10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	139 km
Feb 23, 2000	5 km SW of Mareuil, France	M4.1	43 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	144 km
Apr 28, 2016	6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France	M3.9	135 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	120 km
Dec 1, 1996	5 km SSW of Aigre, France	M3.9	78 km
Apr 4, 2005	7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M3.7	140 km
Nov 16, 1991	2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France	M3.5	83 km
Sep 30, 1997	1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France	M3.4	133 km
Jan 31, 2005	4 km SE of Mareuil, France	M3.4	49 km
Jun 21, 2004	10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France	M3.3	98 km
Apr 18, 2005	5 km WNW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M3.3	140 km
Aug 29, 1995	France	M3.3	113 km
Dec 9, 1994	11 km NE of Jonzac, France	M3.3	47 km
Aug 13, 2005	1 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M3.2	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
June	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	2.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.1 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.4 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
December	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in

La Roche-Chalais has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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