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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1974°N, 3.2833°E |
| 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").