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Weather & Climate in Fontenay-le-Comte, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontenay-le-Comte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 45.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4667°N, 0.8062°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
338 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 18, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M5.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 29 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 2 km E of La Guérinière, France | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 2 km | 3 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2010 | 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 74 km | 2 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Marans, France | M3.9 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France | M3.9 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France | M3.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Fontenay-le-Comte has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.5").