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Weather & Climate in Tours, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tours enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3948°N, 0.7040°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
252 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 | 40 km | 2 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France | M4.0 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France | M3.8 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Nov 25, 1997 | 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 1 km N of Torfou, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 1995 | 1 km SE of Andouillé, France | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 61 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Apr 2, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France | M3.6 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France | M3.6 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M3.6 | 42 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 6 km N of Vihiers, France | M3.6 | 96 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Tours has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.6").