La Roche-Posay, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,553 Population 114/sq mi density

226 ft Elevation 69 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,144 median income, 10.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$117,000 home value, $585/mo rent

La Roche-Posay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Area	13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²)
Population Density	114/sq mi
Coordinates	46.7865°N, 0.8122°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.76"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 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	138 km
Jun 16, 2023	5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France	M4.8	134 km
Jan 12, 1997	2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France	M4.3	142 km
May 2, 2016	6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France	M4.2	41 km
Dec 6, 1991	2 km S of Bourgueil, France	M4.2	72 km
Jun 30, 2010	1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France	M4.2	127 km
May 9, 2022	5 km SW of Villebret, France	M4.2	150 km
Mar 14, 2002	2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France	M4.1	145 km
Feb 12, 2018	3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France	M4.1	125 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	112 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	50 km
Dec 1, 1996	5 km SSW of Aigre, France	M3.9	122 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	94 km
Dec 12, 1993	5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France	M3.8	102 km
Jan 25, 1993	7 km SSE of Souesmes, France	M3.8	127 km
Oct 3, 1999	11 km W of Écueillé, France	M3.8	46 km
Jan 14, 1992	1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France	M3.7	34 km
May 5, 2003	1 km N of Torfou, France	M3.7	150 km
Nov 25, 1997	0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France	M3.7	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Driest
September	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in

La Roche-Posay has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.7").

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