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Weather & Climate in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moutiers-sur-le-Lay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°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 45.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5539°N, 1.1580°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
341 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 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 20 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 1993 | 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 2 km E of La Guérinière, France | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 11 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2010 | 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 70 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 30 km | 3 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 88 km | 1 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France | M3.9 | 39 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Moutiers-sur-le-Lay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").