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Weather & Climate in Château-Gontier, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Château-Gontier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8271°N, 0.7051°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
259 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 1993 | 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 2 km E of La Guérinière, France | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France | M3.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France | M3.8 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Jul 11, 2002 | 3 km NW of Pluduno, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 1 km N of Torfou, France | M3.7 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Nov 25, 1997 | 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1995 | 1 km SE of Andouillé, France | M3.7 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France | M3.6 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 3 km NW of Soullans, France | M3.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France | M3.6 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 1998 | 3 km NE of Château-Guibert, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Château-Gontier has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.7").