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Weather & Climate in Lussac-les-Châteaux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lussac-les-Châteaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4033°N, 0.7233°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
303 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 116 km | 3 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 145 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 77 km | 2 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 19 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Marans, France | M3.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 67 km | 1 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 60 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Lussac-les-Châteaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.9").