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Weather & Climate in Le Châtelet, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Châtelet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6425°N, 2.2823°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
258 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 52 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M3.6 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 82 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 48 km | 19 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France | M3.4 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 13 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 68 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Le Châtelet has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (1.9").