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Weather & Climate in Ainay-le-Château, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ainay-le-Château experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7113°N, 2.6924°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 76 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 78 km | 19 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 150 km | 4 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France | M3.3 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 4 km E of Le Blanc, France | M3.3 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 81 km | 21 km |
| Jun 25, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France | M3.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 80 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Ainay-le-Château has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").