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Weather & Climate in La Roche-Posay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Roche-Posay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7865°N, 0.8122°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
291 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 41 km | 2 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 127 km | 3 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France | M3.8 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 46 km | 2 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 34 km | 20 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 1 km N of Torfou, France | M3.7 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Nov 25, 1997 | 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
La Roche-Posay has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.7").