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Weather & Climate in Villefranche-sur-Cher, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villefranche-sur-Cher experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3000°N, 1.7667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
198 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 135 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 36 km | 18 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 48 km | 2 km |
| Jan 14, 1992 | 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France | M3.7 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M3.6 | 104 km | 3 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France | M3.6 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France | M3.4 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Villefranche-sur-Cher has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.9").