Brest, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

144,899 Population 7,578/sq mi density

161 ft Elevation 49 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$23,134 median income, 14.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent

Brest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	161 ft (49 m)
Area	19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²)
Population Density	7,578/sq mi
Coordinates	48.3903°N, 4.4863°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"

43% above US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013	1 km WSW of Plescop, France	M4.5	146 km
Sep 30, 2002	3 km W of Languidic, France	M4.2	114 km
Sep 30, 2002	1 km E of Languidic, France	M4.1	118 km
Oct 11, 1995	1 km SSE of Querrien, France	M3.9	87 km
Apr 23, 2002	1 km ESE of Melgven, France	M3.8	74 km
Jul 18, 2004	6 km WSW of Groix, France	M3.8	112 km
Mar 28, 2002	36 km WSW of Le Palais, France	M3.8	143 km
Feb 19, 2020	3 km ESE of Brest, France	M3.7	3 km
Aug 22, 1998	38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France	M3.6	105 km
May 3, 1999	1 km SE of Gouesnach, France	M3.5	62 km
Aug 24, 1996	59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France	M3.5	124 km
Dec 11, 2013	6 km WSW of Le Faou, France	M3.5	22 km
May 14, 1994	0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France	M3.5	86 km
Apr 22, 1995	6 km E of Binic, France	M3.5	131 km
Sep 17, 1994	33 km NE of Plouézec, France	M3.4	150 km
Mar 21, 2003	10 km SE of Groix, France	M3.4	124 km
Feb 9, 2005	2 km N of Plouay, France	M3.4	99 km
May 7, 2000	65 km S of Guilvinec, France	M3.4	133 km
Sep 30, 2002	5 km WSW of Baud, France	M3.3	120 km
Jan 31, 1996	1 km WNW of Plouharnel, France	M3.3	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	5.3 in
February	44°F (7°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
March	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.4 in
November	49°F (9°C)	4.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	5.4 in	Wettest

Brest has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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