Weather & Climate in Alençon, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alençon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4348°N, 0.0931°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1995 | 1 km SE of Andouillé, France | M3.7 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 6 km N of Vihiers, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Apr 2, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France | M3.6 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France | M3.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1998 | 1 km SE of Cairon, France | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1995 | 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France | M3.5 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France | M3.5 | 101 km | 31 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France | M3.4 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jan 31, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Chemillé-Melay, France | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France | M3.3 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 1995 | 4 km WSW of La Jumellière, France | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Alençon has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.7").