Avranches, France

Normandy · France

Avranches is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 10,143. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

10,143 Population 5,829/sq mi density

331 ft Elevation 101 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

39.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population10,143

Density5,829/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

Rain39.8 in/yr

Elevation331 ft (101 m)

Population	10,143
Population Density	5,829 / sq mi
Elevation	331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates	48.6844°, -1.3569°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Normandy
Average Temperature	55°F (13°C)
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall	3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Avranches

Avranches is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 10,143. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Avranches

Avranches has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 678 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	4.9°C / 41°F	-3.3° / 13.1°	65.7
Feb	6.8°C / 44°F	-2° / 15.7°	50.5
Mar	8.2°C / 47°F	-1.7° / 19.2°	45.1
Apr	10.4°C / 51°F	-0.6° / 22.3°	38.6
May	13.6°C / 56°F	3.7° / 25°	44.5
Jun	17.3°C / 63°F	8° / 30.6°	66.0
Jul	18.9°C / 66°F	10° / 32°	34.1
Aug	19.1°C / 66°F	10.5° / 31.4°	40.3
Sep	16.9°C / 62°F	7.5° / 28.9°	52.1
Oct	13.2°C / 56°F	5.1° / 22.2°	87.4
Nov	8.8°C / 48°F	-0° / 17.5°	75.3
Dec	6.4°C / 43°F	-2.5° / 14.7°	78.4

Avranches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above France avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	331 ft (101 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	5,829/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6844°N, 1.3569°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"

5% above France avg

Snowfall 3.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990	5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey	M4.2	73 km
Nov 30, 1994	17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France	M4.1	111 km
Jul 11, 2014	23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey	M3.9	93 km
Jul 11, 2002	3 km NW of Pluduno, France	M3.8	72 km
Jun 24, 1995	1 km SE of Andouillé, France	M3.7	72 km
Feb 25, 2015	30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey	M3.7	84 km
Nov 2, 1997	7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France	M3.7	121 km
Sep 28, 2017	1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France	M3.6	90 km
Sep 23, 2003	41 km WNW of Étretat, France	M3.6	150 km
Aug 8, 1998	1 km SE of Cairon, France	M3.5	90 km
Apr 22, 1995	6 km E of Binic, France	M3.5	102 km
Sep 24, 2003	22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France	M3.5	143 km
Jul 26, 1993	5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France	M3.5	20 km
Dec 24, 1995	4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France	M3.5	125 km
Aug 1, 2007	2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France	M3.5	124 km
Dec 7, 1998	0 km SE of Cherrueix, France	M3.4	27 km
Sep 17, 1994	33 km NE of Plouézec, France	M3.4	96 km
Jun 22, 1997	13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey	M3.4	65 km
Sep 22, 1991	5 km ENE of Neulliac, France	M3.3	130 km
Dec 5, 2000	2 km W of Guillac, France	M3.3	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in
February	42°F (6°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	60°F (15°C)	1.9 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
December	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in

Avranches has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Avranches

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Collège Notre-Dame de la Providence	-	-	-	-
Écoles André Parisy	-	-	-	-
École Saint-Joseph	-	-	-	-
École maternelle Jacques Prévert	-	-	-	-
Lycée Notre-Dame-de-la-Providence	-	-	-	-
collège Challemel Lacour	-	-	-	-
Collège La Chaussonnière	-	-	-	-
École Saint-Joseph	-	-	-	-
Lycée Émile Littré	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Avranches

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KISS Pop Rock	blues, pop	MP3 192 kbps
Tendance Ouest	-	MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin	-	MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Hit	classic hits, hits	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rennes	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Univers	jazz, poetry	MP3 192 kbps
VFM (RU)	поп-музыка	MP3 256 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais	actualites, local information	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Avranches

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Abbaye de Hambye
Archéoscope
Atelier du Cuivre
Bell Foundry
Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
Logis Tiphaine-de-Raguenel
Maison des Polders
Maison du sabot
Musée Christian Dior
Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Avranches
Musée d'art moderne Richard Anacréon
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Granville
Musée de l'outil et des métiers du bois
Musée de la Poëslerie et Maison de la Dentellière
Musée du meuble Normand
Musée historique
Musée Maritime
Scriptorial

Libraries in Avranches

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque de La Fontenelle		0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale		0.0
Bibliothèque Le Pressoir		0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous		0.0
Charles de la Morandière		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque - Ludothèque		0.0
Médiathèque de Mellé		0.0
Médiathèque de Montours		0.0
Médiathèque de Pleine-Fougères		0.0
Médiathèque de Poilley		0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Georges de Reintembault		0.0
Médiathèque Émile Vivier		0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale		0.0
Médiathèque Jean Dolé		0.0

Farmers Markets in Avranches

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Marché couvert
Marché de Louvigné
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place de la Mairie

Hotels in Avranches

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altos Hôtel & Spa

Croix d’Or

Domaine de la Pivette

Hôtel Patton

Cafes in Avranches

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Héon

Le Ti Boussa - Café solidaire

Maison Montagu

Prose Café

Cinemas in Avranches

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Le Star

Castles in Avranches

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Courtine

Veterinaries in Avranches

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire du Mascaret

Train Stations in Avranches

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avranches

Gas Stations in Avranches

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #251734391

Station Service

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Banks in Avranches

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire

BNP Paribas

Cafpi

CIC

Crédit Agricole

Crédit Mutuel

La Banque Postale

LCL

Breweries in Avranches

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie de la Baie
Brasserie de la Paumell
Fée d'Orge

Stadiums & Teams in Avranches

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Avranches

25 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport	DNR	Medium Airport
Granville Airport	GFR	Medium Airport
Laval-Entrammes Airport	LVA	Medium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport	RNS	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien	-	Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield	-	Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield	-	Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dragey Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield	-	Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lessay Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mosles Airfield	-	Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield	-	Small Airport
Neuville Airfield	-	Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield	-	Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Portbail Airfield	-	Small Airport
Queneleuc Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Avranches

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Agence postale communale
Avranches

Churches & Religious Organizations in Avranches

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Basilique Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais
Chapelle de la communauté des Sœurs Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Église Notre-Dame des Champs
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Saturnin

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital	Paris
Population	66,987,244
Area	547,030 km²
GDP (USD)	$3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita	$44,700
HDI	0.917
Life expectancy	82.9 years
Internet users	86.8%
Urban population	78.8%
Currency	EUR (Euro)
Languages	French
Calling code	+33
TLD	.fr
Driving side	right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	Jour de l'an
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Lundi de Pâques
May 1	Labour Day	Fête du Travail
May 8	Victory in Europe Day	Victoire 1945
May 14	Ascension Day	Ascension
May 25	Whit Monday	Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14	Bastille Day	Fête nationale
Aug 15	Assumption Day	Assomption
Nov 1	All Saints' Day	Toussaint
Nov 11	Armistice Day	Armistice 1918
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avranches

What is the population of Avranches?

Avranches has a population of 10,143 residents and is located in France. The population density is 5,829 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Avranches?

Avranches has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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Saint-Senier-sous-Avranches 1,051 pop · 1.2 mi Saint-Martin-des-Champs 2,163 pop · 1.5 mi Marcey-les-Grèves 1,128 pop · 1.8 mi Le Val-Saint-Père 1,898 pop · 1.8 mi Saint-Quentin-sur-le-Homme 1,125 pop · 3.1 mi Ducey 2,537 pop · 5.5 mi Sartilly 1,318 pop · 6.5 mi La Haye-Pesnel 1,379 pop · 7.9 mi Brécey 2,172 pop · 9.1 mi Isigny-le-Buat 3,183 pop · 9.7 mi Saint-Jean-des-Champs 1,144 pop · 11.1 mi Saint-James 5,018 pop · 11.3 mi Jullouville 2,394 pop · 11.3 mi Pontorson 4,280 pop · 11.4 mi

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