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Rochefort, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
29,427 Population 3,474/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,010 median income, 19.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $672/mo rent
Rochefort 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

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density3,474/sq mi
Coordinates45.9430°N, 0.9677°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

266 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 27 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 83 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 35 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 82 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 68 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 148 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 36 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 35 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 35 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 61 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 82 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 122 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 52 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 86 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 137 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 122 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 19 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 73 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Rochefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.5").

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