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Weather & Climate in Châteauponsac, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Châteauponsac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1342°N, 1.2750°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
320 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 121 km | 2 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M3.6 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 48 km | 19 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France | M3.5 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Sep 30, 1997 | 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France | M3.4 | 98 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in |
Châteauponsac has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (2.4").