Brétigny-sur-Orge, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

24,317 Population 3,776/sq mi density

226 ft Elevation 69 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$25,574 median income, 11.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$191,000 home value, $955/mo rent

Brétigny-sur-Orge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Area	6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density	3,776/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6114°N, 2.3059°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 1.7"

Wettest Month (May) 2.36"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 1, 2005.

Jan 25, 1993	7 km SSE of Souesmes, France	M3.8	135 km
Mar 6, 1999	2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France	M3.3	92 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	123 km
Feb 22, 1999	France	M3.1	116 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	124 km
Jan 5, 1994	0 km SSE of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, France	M2.7	134 km
Dec 24, 1997	8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France	M2.7	138 km
Aug 14, 1998	14 km NNW of Clamecy, France	M2.7	142 km
May 21, 2003	France	M2.7	135 km
May 13, 2005	7 km WSW of Vermenton, France	M2.7	146 km
Nov 3, 2000	5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France	M2.6	96 km
Jan 26, 2000	3 km N of Neuvy-sur-Barangeon, France	M2.6	141 km
Dec 13, 1992	1 km SW of La Mailleraye-sur-Seine, France	M2.5	148 km
Jan 12, 1999	5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France	M2.5	95 km
Jun 11, 1997	4 km NE of Voves, France	M2.5	58 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	49°F (10°C)	2.0 in
May	56°F (14°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Driest
September	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in

Brétigny-sur-Orge has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (1.7").

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