Les Sables-d'Olonne, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

16,105 Population 4,723/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$26,482 median income, 12.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$148,200 home value, $741/mo rent

Les Sables-d'Olonne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	4,723/sq mi
Coordinates	46.4969°N, 1.7847°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

311 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	73 km
Jun 8, 2001	France	M5.0	64 km
Jun 16, 2023	5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France	M4.8	87 km
Mar 13, 1993	1 km WSW of Pénestin, France	M4.6	121 km
Jan 12, 1997	2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France	M4.3	59 km
Jun 22, 2005	2 km E of La Guérinière, France	M4.3	61 km
Jun 30, 2010	1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France	M4.2	77 km
Jun 25, 2001	10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	72 km
Sep 28, 2010	9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	67 km
Apr 4, 2005	9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	70 km
Feb 12, 2018	3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France	M4.1	77 km
Feb 14, 2003	5 km NE of Vix, France	M4.1	75 km
Mar 14, 2002	2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France	M4.1	57 km
Jun 21, 2019	2 km WSW of Vihiers, France	M4.0	117 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	132 km
Jul 22, 2007	1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France	M3.9	44 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km WSW of Marans, France	M3.9	63 km
Apr 28, 2016	6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France	M3.9	69 km
Mar 6, 2013	0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France	M3.9	38 km
Apr 7, 2005	18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France	M3.8	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
September	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in

Les Sables-d'Olonne has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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