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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. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").