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Weather & Climate in Fontenailles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontenailles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5499°N, 3.4622°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France | M3.3 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 1 km SSW of Perrecy-les-Forges, France | M3.1 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Nov 7, 1990 | 7 km ESE of Cérilly, France | M3.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1991 | 4 km NNW of Commentry, France | M3.0 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France | M3.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 3 km N of Estivareilles, France | M3.0 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Buxières-les-Mines, France | M3.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 2 km NNW of Buxy, France | M2.9 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 9 km NE of Mirebeau-sur-Bèze, France | M2.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 5 km E of Estivareilles, France | M2.9 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Jul 23, 1991 | 4 km N of Buxières-les-Mines, France | M2.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1991 | 6 km N of Buxières-les-Mines, France | M2.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 10 km WSW of Sancoins, France | M2.9 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 8 km NE of Le Châtelet, France | M2.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1993 | 9 km SSW of Souvigny, France | M2.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Fontenailles has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (2.1").