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Weather & Climate in Saint-Palais, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Saint-Palais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates47.2327°N, 2.4195°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 149 km 2 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 112 km 11 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 23 km 18 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 143 km 5 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 93 km 2 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 146 km 10 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 122 km 5 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 150 km 5 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 108 km 19 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 137 km 3 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 90 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 144 km 2 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 98 km 10 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 148 km 2 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 118 km 10 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 128 km 5 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 119 km 11 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 128 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 76 km 5 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 68 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Saint-Palais has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (2.0").

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