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Weather & Climate in La Rochefoucauld, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Rochefoucauld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7410°N, 0.3859°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
238 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2010 | 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 141 km | 2 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 74 km | 2 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Marans, France | M3.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 67 km | 1 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
La Rochefoucauld has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.9").