Magny-le-Désert, France

Normandy · France

Magny-le-Désert is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,308. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

1,308 Population 125/sq mi density
705 ft Elevation 215 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Magny-le-Désert

Magny-le-Désert

Magny-le-Désert is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.

People

Population1,308
Density125/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Population1,308
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Coordinates48.5702°, -0.3273°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Magny-le-Désert

Magny-le-Désert is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,308. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Magny-le-Désert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates48.5702°N, 0.3273°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 142 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 102 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 146 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 91 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 56 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 150 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 119 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 142 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 66 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 88 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 147 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 75 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 126 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 73 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 136 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 148 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 101 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 81 km
Mar 8, 1995 4 km WSW of La Jumellière, France M3.2 149 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Magny-le-Désert has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Magny-le-Désert

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Pulse - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Magny-le-Désert

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le pot au lait
Maison du Parc et du Géoparc Normandie-Maine
Minoterie Désaffectée
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers (Ancienne église)
Musée du Château de Flers
Musée du Jouet
Tresorama

Libraries in Magny-le-Désert

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bilbliotheque de la Paroisse0.0
La Grande Nouvelle Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Athis Val de Rouvre0.0
Médiathèque de Flers0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Villaines-la-Juhel0.0

Farmers Markets in Magny-le-Désert

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food Market
Parvis de la Gare
Place de l'Abbé Garnier
Place de la Poôté
Place des Anciens Combattants
Place du marché

Monuments in Magny-le-Désert

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chapelle Saint-Antoine

Castles in Magny-le-Désert

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Motte

Breweries in Magny-le-Désert

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cousin
Brasserie de l’arbre

Airports Near Magny-le-Désert

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Monhoudou-Small Airport
Alençon-Valframbert Airfield-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Argentan Airfield-Small Airport
Assé le Riboul Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield-Small Airport
Commerveil Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Piacé Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Magny-le-Désert

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Patrice
Église Saint-Sulpice
Église Saint-Symphorien

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 Magny-le-Désert

What is the population of Magny-le-Désert?

Magny-le-Désert has a population of 1,308 residents and is located in France. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magny-le-Désert?

Magny-le-Désert has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

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