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Weather & Climate in Pontenx-les-Forges, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontenx-les-Forges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 44.3 sq mi (114.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2413°N, 1.1210°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
577 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 2 km SE of Mont, France | M4.2 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain | M4.2 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France | M4.2 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France | M4.2 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 1 km N of Soumoulou, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 10 km S of Hagetmau, France | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1997 | 8 km SE of Amou, France | M4.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 3 km NE of Arudy, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Jan 5, 2013 | 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Nov 2, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Ogeu-les-Bains, France | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Pontenx-les-Forges has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.9").