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Weather & Climate in Le Chesnay, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Le Chesnay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density17,777/sq mi
Coordinates48.8222°N, 2.1221°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 114 km 4 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 150 km 10 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 104 km 7 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 113 km 4 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 98 km 10 km
Jan 5, 1994 0 km SSE of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, France M2.7 108 km 10 km
Nov 3, 2000 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.6 111 km 5 km
Dec 13, 1992 1 km SW of La Mailleraye-sur-Seine, France M2.5 123 km 10 km
Jan 12, 1999 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.5 110 km 18 km
Jun 11, 1997 4 km NE of Voves, France M2.5 67 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1999 5 km NNE of Oisemont, France M2.5 133 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Le Chesnay has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (1.7").

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