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Weather & Climate in Préfailles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Préfailles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1284°N, 2.2159°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
329 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 1993 | 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2013 | 1 km WSW of Plescop, France | M4.5 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 2 km E of La Guérinière, France | M4.3 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 3 km W of Languidic, France | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2010 | 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 1 km E of Languidic, France | M4.1 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Marans, France | M3.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France | M3.9 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Querrien, France | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France | M3.9 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
Préfailles has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.5").