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Fontainebleau, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,717 Population 252/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$29,527 median income, 11.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$191,800 home value, $959/mo rent
Fontainebleau 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 Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area78.2 sq mi (202.6 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates48.4091°N, 2.7018°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 13, 2005.

Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 118 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 81 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 144 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 141 km
Dec 24, 1997 8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France M2.7 112 km
Aug 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Clamecy, France M2.7 108 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 99 km
May 13, 2005 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France M2.7 110 km
Nov 3, 2000 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.6 101 km
Jan 26, 2000 3 km N of Neuvy-sur-Barangeon, France M2.6 123 km
Jul 11, 2003 3 km E of Tanlay, France M2.6 123 km
Jan 12, 1999 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.5 99 km
Jun 11, 1997 4 km NE of Voves, France M2.5 77 km
Apr 19, 1994 6 km SSE of Clamecy, France M2.5 128 km
Dec 21, 1996 11 km ESE of Chablis, France M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Fontainebleau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (1.8").

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