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Poitiers, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
85,960 Population 5,287/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$21,762 median income, 16.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent
Poitiers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.1 km²)
Population Density5,287/sq mi
Coordinates46.5826°N, 0.3435°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

324 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 M5.2 146 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 103 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 92 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 150 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 104 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 55 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 77 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 87 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 109 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 90 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 91 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 93 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 22 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 109 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 86 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 131 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 149 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 52 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°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) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Poitiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.7").

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