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Weather & Climate in Les Portes-en-Ré, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Portes-en-Ré enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 272 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 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2500°N, 1.5000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
288 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 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 2 km E of La Guérinière, France | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 40 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2010 | 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 33 km | 2 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France | M3.9 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Marans, France | M3.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France | M3.9 | 5 km | 2 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France | M3.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Les Portes-en-Ré has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").