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La Roche-sur-Yon, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
59,410 Population 1,758/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 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
1.8 / 5.0
$24,095 median income, 13.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $638/mo rent
La Roche-sur-Yon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area33.8 sq mi (87.5 km²)
Population Density1,758/sq mi
Coordinates46.6697°N, 1.4276°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 83 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 34 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 74 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 121 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 68 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 34 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 138 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 83 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 80 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 54 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 86 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 26 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 56 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 46 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 148 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 84 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 52 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 73 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 52 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in

La Roche-sur-Yon has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.5").

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