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Weather & Climate in Richelieu, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richelieu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0139°N, 0.3241°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 8, 2001 | France | M5.0 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France | M4.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 13 km | 2 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France | M4.2 | 104 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 5 km NE of Vix, France | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France | M3.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Marans, France | M3.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 67 km | 2 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France | M3.8 | 61 km | 17 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 15 km | 20 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 1 km N of Torfou, France | M3.7 | 109 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Richelieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.6").