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Weather & Climate in Challes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Challes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9307°N, 0.4139°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 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 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France | M3.8 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jun 24, 1995 | 1 km SE of Andouillé, France | M3.7 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France | M3.6 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 6 km N of Vihiers, France | M3.6 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M3.6 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France | M3.6 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France | M3.6 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 1995 | 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France | M3.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France | M3.5 | 41 km | 18 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 0 km W of Maulévrier, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France | M3.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France | M3.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France | M3.4 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Nueil-les-Aubiers, France | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Challes has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.7").