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Weather & Climate in Esse, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0317°N, 0.7207°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 45 km | 2 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Marans, France | M3.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France | M3.8 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M3.6 | 118 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Esse has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.1").