Essay, France
Normandy · France
Essay is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 509. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 509 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.5415°, 0.2472° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Normandy |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
About Essay
Essay is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 509. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet (162 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Climate in Essay
Essay has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5415°N, 0.2472°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Essay has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near Essay
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistache La Radio | adult contemporary, pop | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Pulse | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| ABC Dance | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kolectiv' | radio associative | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Essay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maison de la famille Martin | ||||
| Musée de la Belle Échappée | ||||
| Musée de la broderie au point de Beauvais | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle | ||||
| Musée du Sabot |
Libraries in Essay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Olympe-de-Gouges | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aveline | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Courteille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Perseigne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Émile Zola | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque La Robichonne | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Essay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place des Tilleuls |
Hotels in Essay
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Essay
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Essay
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Essay
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Essay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Bercail | ||||
| Mage Malte |
Stadiums & Teams in Essay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Essay
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caen Carpiquet airport | CFR | Medium Airport |
| Le Mans-Arnage Airport | LME | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Monhoudou | - | Small Airport |
| Alençon-Valframbert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Argentan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assé le Riboul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cesseville Ferme des Moulins Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champ-Romet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Commerveil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courcité Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontaine Simon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Boissière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Buternay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piacé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pierre Wadier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rouvres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Essay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Essay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Essay
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle des ducs d'Alençon | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire | |
| Église Saint-Denis | |
| Église Saint-Georges | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Ouen | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Essay
What is the population of Essay?
Essay has a population of 509 residents and is located in France. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 15.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Essay?
Essay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
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