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Cherbourg, France
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Cherbourg is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 26,655. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 26,655 |
| Population Density | 9,983 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.6398°, -1.6164° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Normandy |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,462 |
About Cherbourg
Cherbourg is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 26,655. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Cherbourg vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,462 |
| 67% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.6% |
| 222% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,599 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $136,200 |
| 52% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $681 |
| 41% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,662 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cherbourg
Cherbourg has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,983/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6398°N, 1.6164°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in |
Cherbourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Cherbourg
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Maternelle de l'Alma | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Buisson Zola | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Pauline Kergomard | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique privé Thomas Hélye | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel maritime et aquacole Daniel Rigolet | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Buisson | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Victor Grignard | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Sainte-Marie | - | - | - | - |
| École Montessori Les Petits Bateaux | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Ingénieur Cachin | - | - | - | - |
| Collège de la Bucaille | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Saint-Paul | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Alexis de Tocqueville | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel Sauxmarais | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Gibert-Zola | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Privé St Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Ingénieur Cachin | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Robert Doisneau | - | - | - | - |
| École privée Notre-Dame du Voeu | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Dujardin | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Asselin | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Arc en Ciel | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cherbourg
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 50/50 | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Hag' FM | alternative, pop | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Cherbourg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batterie du Roule | ||||
| La Cité de la Mer | ||||
| Ludiver | ||||
| Maison de l'Éducation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable | ||||
| Maison Natale de Jean-François Millet | ||||
| Manoir du Tourp | ||||
| Musée Connaissance du Cotentin | ||||
| Musée de la Libération | ||||
| Musée des Mines et des Carrières | ||||
| Musée du cidre | ||||
| Musée Thomas Henry |
Libraries in Cherbourg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque de Brix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Gonneville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Martinvast | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mesnil au Val | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Joseph | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Tamerville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Généa50 | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Sottevast | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Îlot Victor Hugo | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Cotentine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Cotis-Capel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d’Acqueville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Flottemanville-Hague | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Sainte-Croix-Hague | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Vauville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Bord de Mer | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Henry Gréville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Ferrat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Bulle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Treize-Vents | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cherbourg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comptoir des halles | |||||
| Place Sainte-Anne |
Hotels in Cherbourg
19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cherbourg
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cherbourg
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cherbourg
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cherbourg
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cherbourg
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cherbourg
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cherbourg
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cherbourg
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cherbourg
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cherbourg
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cherbourg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Travailleurs de l'Amer |
Stadiums & Teams in Cherbourg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cherbourg
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alderney Airport | ACI | Medium Airport |
| Cherbourg Manche airport | CER | Medium Airport |
| Jersey Airport | JER | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Vauville | - | Small Airport |
| Lessay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Portbail Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cherbourg
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cherbourg Principal | |
| Cherbourg SNCF Relay | |
| La Poste | |
| La Poste Cherbourg Val de Saire | |
| Relais Poste |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cherbourg
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tour Vauban |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cherbourg
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilique Sainte-Trinité | |
| Église Mondiale de la Puissance de Dieu - France | |
| Église Notre-Dame du Voeu | |
| Église Réformée de France | |
| Église Saint-Clément | |
| Église Saint-Joseph | |
| Notre-Dame du Roule |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cherbourg
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cherbourg?
Cherbourg has a population of 26,655 residents and is located in France. The population density is 9,983 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.
Is Cherbourg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,462, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $681 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Cherbourg?
Cherbourg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cherbourg?
The job market in Cherbourg faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,599 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cherbourg?
The median home value in Cherbourg is $136,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $681.