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Weather & Climate in Chartres, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chartres 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 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4469°N, 1.4893°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France | M3.3 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 2 km ESE of Radon, France | M3.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1999 | France | M3.1 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Sonzay, France | M3.1 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | France | M3.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | 3 km NNE of Chambourg-sur-Indre, France | M3.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Château-Renault, France | M3.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Cangey, France | M3.0 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 7 km NNE of Neuvy-le-Roi, France | M3.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2004 | 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France | M2.9 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 2 km N of Pont-d'Ouilly, France | M2.8 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Aug 18, 1996 | 5 km WNW of Langeais, France | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 0 km SSE of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, France | M2.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2000 | 6 km S of Loué, France | M2.7 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in |
Chartres has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (1.6").