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Weather & Climate in Sens, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sens 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 256 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 | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1974°N, 3.2833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France | M3.3 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France | M3.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France | M2.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Saulieu, France | M2.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France | M2.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Clamecy, France | M2.7 | 71 km | 2 km |
| May 21, 2003 | France | M2.7 | 55 km | 3 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France | M2.7 | 67 km | 4 km |
| Nov 3, 2000 | 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France | M2.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 3 km N of Neuvy-sur-Barangeon, France | M2.6 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 3 km E of Tanlay, France | M2.6 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jan 12, 1999 | 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France | M2.5 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 4 km NE of Voves, France | M2.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1994 | 6 km SSE of Clamecy, France | M2.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 11 km ESE of Chablis, France | M2.5 | 68 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) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in |
Sens has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (1.7").