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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 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 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,015/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8407°N, 0.2172°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France | M3.3 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 11 km NE of Jonzac, France | M3.3 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Aug 29, 1995 | France | M3.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 7 km ENE of Chevanceaux, France | M3.2 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 3 km S of Hagetmau, France | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 2 km NE of Chermignac, France | M3.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 5 km NW of Gémozac, France | M3.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1990 | 6 km NNW of Aigre, France | M3.1 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Mar 30, 1997 | France | M3.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Vergt, France | M3.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 19 km W of Biscarrosse, France | M3.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 4 km WSW of Pont-l'Abbé-d'Arnoult, France | M3.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1991 | 9 km ESE of Hourtin, France | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 8 km NW of Vendays-Montalivet, France | M3.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 7 km NW of Pontenx-les-Forges, France | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in |
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.1").