La Rochefoucauld, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,426 Population 524/sq mi density

272 ft Elevation 83 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$22,702 median income, 13.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$123,000 home value, $615/mo rent

La Rochefoucauld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	272 ft (83 m)
Area	6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density	524/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7410°N, 0.3859°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 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	133 km
Jun 8, 2001	France	M5.0	150 km
Jun 16, 2023	5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France	M4.8	101 km
Mar 20, 2019	5 km NNE of Montendre, France	M4.5	75 km
Jan 12, 1997	2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France	M4.3	141 km
Sep 28, 2010	9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	142 km
Jun 25, 2001	10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	141 km
May 2, 2016	6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France	M4.2	148 km
Jun 30, 2010	1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France	M4.2	122 km
Apr 4, 2005	9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	142 km
Feb 12, 2018	3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France	M4.1	142 km
Feb 14, 2003	5 km NE of Vix, France	M4.1	118 km
Feb 23, 2000	5 km SW of Mareuil, France	M4.1	37 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	74 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km WSW of Marans, France	M3.9	125 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	67 km
Dec 1, 1996	5 km SSW of Aigre, France	M3.9	34 km
Apr 28, 2016	6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France	M3.9	125 km
Jan 14, 1992	1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France	M3.7	128 km
Apr 4, 2005	7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M3.7	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
June	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
July	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

La Rochefoucauld has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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