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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. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4348°N, 0.0931°W |
| 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").