Weather & Climate in Pontigny, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontigny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9053°N, 3.7120°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Selongey, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France | M3.3 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France | M3.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1991 | 9 km ESE of Val-de-Meuse, France | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 1 km SSW of Perrecy-les-Forges, France | M3.1 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France | M3.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 10 km WSW of Sancoins, France | M2.9 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France | M2.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 9 km NE of Mirebeau-sur-Bèze, France | M2.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 2 km NNW of Buxy, France | M2.9 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Aug 2, 2006 | 4 km SE of Ladoix-Serrigny, France | M2.8 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Aug 19, 1990 | 14 km S of Liffol-le-Grand, France | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Saulieu, France | M2.8 | 73 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France | M2.7 | 29 km | 4 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 3 km ENE of Marcilly-sur-Tille, France | M2.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | France | M2.7 | 21 km | 3 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France | M2.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 1995 | 7 km SE of Dun-sur-Auron, France | M2.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Pontigny has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (1.9").