Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification La Roche-Chalais features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (42 °F) and 22 °C (72 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -7 °C (20 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 886 mm (34.9 inches) and receives 128 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. La Roche-Chalais enjoys an average of 3617 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 46 minutes to 15 hours 35 minutes per day.
The warmest months in La Roche-Chalais are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 20 to 22 °C (68 - 72 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 8 °C (42 - 47 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, La Roche-Chalais experiences 71 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 23 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 17°C (63°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
40°C (103°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
| Mean maximum | 15°C (59°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
| Average high | 9°C (49°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
13°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (42°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
| Average low | 2°C (37°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
| Mean minimum | -4°C (25°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
| Minimum | -7°C (20°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-5°C (22°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in La Roche-Chalais, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with other places around the world.
La Roche-Chalais usually has the most precipitation in May, June and December, with an average of 14 rainy days and 106 mm (4.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in La Roche-Chalais are July, August and September. On average, 47 mm (1.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 63 (2.5) | 68 (2.7) | 84 (3.3) | 58 (2.3) | 105 (4.1) | 94 (3.7) | 48 (1.9) | 44 (1.7) | 49 (1.9) | 79 (3.1) | 76 (3.0) | 117 (4.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 16 |
The sunniest months in La Roche-Chalais are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 4 minutes a day. Least sunny months in La Roche-Chalais: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 15 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 158 | 220 | 285 | 342 | 373 | 396 | 414 | 392 | 333 | 278 | 230 | 191 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 9m | 10h 23m | 11h 56m | 13h 32m | 14h 53m | 15h 35m | 15h 13m | 14h 0m | 12h 28m | 10h 53m | 9h 30m | 8h 46m |
La Roche-Chalais experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly La Roche-Chalais UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in La Roche-Chalais. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about La Roche-Chalais's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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