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Weather & Climate in La Rochelle, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Rochelle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1631°N, 1.1522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
292 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 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 2 km E of La Guérinière, France | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 36 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Sep 28, 2010 | 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 31 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France | M3.9 | 28 km | 2 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France | M3.9 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Marans, France | M3.9 | 18 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
La Rochelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.4").