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Royan, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,017 Population 2,553/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,142 median income, 18.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$155,600 home value, $778/mo rent
Royan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density2,553/sq mi
Coordinates45.6281°N, 1.0315°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 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 40 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 118 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 69 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 60 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 103 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 42 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 47 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 96 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 45 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 116 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 121 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 88 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 115 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 145 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 75 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 47 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 82 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 138 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 98 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Royan has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.5").

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