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Weather & Climate in Pontchâteau, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontchâteau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4387°N, 2.0942°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
322 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 1993 | 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France | M4.6 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2013 | 1 km WSW of Plescop, France | M4.5 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 2 km E of La Guérinière, France | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 3 km W of Languidic, France | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 1 km E of Languidic, France | M4.1 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Oct 11, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Querrien, France | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France | M3.9 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France | M3.9 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Mar 28, 2002 | 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Apr 7, 2005 | 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France | M3.8 | 52 km | 0 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Groix, France | M3.8 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France | M3.8 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Melgven, France | M3.8 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Jul 11, 2002 | 3 km NW of Pluduno, France | M3.8 | 125 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) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in |
Pontchâteau has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (1.7").