Le Faou, France

Full City Profile

1,703 Population 131/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Le Faou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates48.2946°N, 4.1793°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 121 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 89 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 93 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 62 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 141 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 124 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 90 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 52 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 22 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 89 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 44 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 115 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 112 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 6 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 63 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 74 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 101 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 128 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 135 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Le Faou has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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