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La Rochelle, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
76,810 Population 6,995/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$23,976 median income, 16.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$159,200 home value, $796/mo rent
La Rochelle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density6,995/sq mi
Coordinates46.1631°N, 1.1522°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 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 29 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 60 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 33 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 110 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 45 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 120 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 35 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 36 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 45 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 31 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 37 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 147 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 57 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 66 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 128 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 118 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 93 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 28 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 78 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest

La Rochelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.4").

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