Briec, France

Full City Profile

5,816 Population 222/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Briec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates48.1018°N, 3.9992°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 132 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 99 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 66 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 71 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 39 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 65 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 135 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 26 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 99 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 45 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 67 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 24 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 26 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 109 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 99 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 38 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 76 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 137 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 99 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
February 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in

Briec has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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