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Essay, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
509 Population 33/sq mi density
531 ft Elevation 162 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,935 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $407/mo rent
Essay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates48.5415°N, 0.2472°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 7, 2008.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 142 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 117 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 95 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 86 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 136 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 88 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 91 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 107 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 76 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 132 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 143 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 150 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 114 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 149 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 100 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 9 km
Apr 1, 1994 France M3.1 99 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 69 km
Apr 27, 1998 2 km SSW of Le Louroux-Béconnais, France M3.1 144 km
Jun 25, 1994 8 km WNW of Vern-d'Anjou, France M3.1 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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