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Weather & Climate in Oradour-sur-Vayres, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oradour-sur-Vayres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7319°N, 0.8668°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 134 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 101 km | 19 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France | M3.5 | 36 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1997 | 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France | M3.4 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 44 km | 2 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France | M3.4 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 11 km NE of Jonzac, France | M3.3 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France | M3.3 | 84 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Oradour-sur-Vayres has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.4").