Lanester, France

Brittany · France

Lanester is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 23,263. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

23,263 Population 3,281/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population23,263
Density3,281/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population23,263
Population Density3,281 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates47.7632°, -3.3393°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Lanester

Lanester is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 23,263. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Lanester

Lanester has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 831 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F -3.5° / 13.4° 78.9
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F -2.1° / 15.3° 64.5
Mar 8.3°C / 47°F -1.4° / 18.3° 60.1
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F -0.7° / 21.5° 52.2
May 13.3°C / 56°F 3.7° / 24.1° 45.7
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 7.3° / 30.3° 63.9
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 9.3° / 32.8° 41.2
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 9.8° / 32.3° 47.9
Sep 17°C / 63°F 6.8° / 30.3° 55.7
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 5.4° / 22° 115.9
Nov 9.3°C / 49°F 0.7° / 17° 99.9
Dec 7.1°C / 45°F -1.8° / 14.2° 105.0
Lanester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density3,281/sq mi
Coordinates47.7632°N, 3.3393°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 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 71 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 39 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 123 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 13 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 17 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 25 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 38 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 61 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 101 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 23 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 116 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 107 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 58 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 149 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 134 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 103 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 104 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 88 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 28 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in

Lanester has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lanester

22 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Henri Wallon - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice - - - -
IME Institut Médico Éducatif Louis le Moenic - - - -
École maternelle publique Eugénie Cotton - - - -
École maternelle publique Joliot-Curie - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph-Saint-Henri - - - -
École maternelle publique Henri Barbusse - - - -
École élémentaire publique Henri Barbusse - - - -
École élémentaire publique Paul Langevin - - - -
École maternelle publique Paul Langevin - - - -
École maternelle publique Renée Raymond - - - -
École élémentaire publique Pablo Picasso - - - -
École élémentaire publique Romain Rolland - - - -
École maternelle Romain Rolland - - - -
Collège privé Notre-Dame du Pont - - - -
Collège Jean Lurçat - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Jean Macé - - - -
Lodima Ouest - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Jean Macé - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Lurçat - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame de la Clarté - - - -
École maternelle publique Pablo Picasso - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lanester

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel - MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOA - UNKNOWN

Museums in Lanester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Écomusée
Ecomusée des Forges
Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
La Flore
La maison de Kerlard
Le Presidial
Maison de l'Ile Kerner
Maison des Archers
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Thoniers
Musée interactif
Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h
Village de l'An Mil

Libraries in Lanester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
CDI du lycée Kerneuzec0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace Avalon0.0
Espace Culturel Passe Ouest0.0
Espace du Tilleul0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré0.0
Médiathèque "Germaine Tillion"0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Temps0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan0.0
Mella'thèque0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Lanester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Halles de Merville
Halles provisoires de Merville
Les Halles de l'Île
Marché Couvert
Marché de la Place St-Michel
Marché de Port-Louis
Marché de producteur de Bubry
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Hotels in Lanester

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B&B Hôtel
B&b Hôtel Lorient Lanester
Campanile
Fuzei
Ibis Budget

Cafes in Lanester

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tavarn er Vretoned

Cinemas in Lanester

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Méga CGR

Theatres in Lanester

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Quai 9
Théâtre de plein air de Kerhervy

Monuments in Lanester

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saint Sterlin Old Handwasher

Theme Parks in Lanester

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mayapark

Veterinaries in Lanester

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de Kerpont
Clinique Vétérinaire du Plessis
FR #5964178454

Gas Stations in Lanester

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
FR #5562610276
FR #5562610287
Géant Casino
Station GNC
Station Total
Station Total

Banks in Lanester

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIB Bank
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Lanester

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Galerie

Gyms in Lanester

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crossfit Hemera
L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Lanester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Estran - Grand Coeff
Brasserie dubau
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Déferle
Yermat bier

Stadiums & Teams in Lanester

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lanester

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lanester

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Lanester Mauriac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lanester

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-du-Pont
Église Saint-Joseph
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lanester

What is the population of Lanester?

Lanester has a population of 23,263 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,281 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lanester?

Lanester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

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