Martinvast, France

Normandy · France

Martinvast is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,348. Elevation: 197 ft (60 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

1,348 Population 339/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Martinvast

Martinvast

Martinvast is a commune on the Cotentin peninsula in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.

People

Population1,348
Density339/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population1,348
Population Density339 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates49.5961°, -1.6643°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Martinvast

Martinvast is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,348. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Martinvast

Martinvast has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.1° 100.0
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.4° 71.5
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.2° 62.4
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.4° 65.5
May 12°C / 54°F 8.7° / 15.2° 59.8
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 11° / 18° 50.0
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20° 50.9
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 13.4° / 20.2° 57.3
Sep 15°C / 59°F 11.9° / 18.2° 70.3
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 9.5° / 15° 113.2
Nov 9°C / 48°F 6.7° / 11.3° 115.2
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 4.5° / 8.8° 126.2
Martinvast experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density339/sq mi
Coordinates49.5961°N, 1.6643°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 148 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 57 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 89 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 88 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 74 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 126 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 85 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 118 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 100 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 110 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 98 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 127 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 135 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 95 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 102 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 111 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 63 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 84 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 69 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.9 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Martinvast has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Martinvast

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Martinvast

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie du Roule
La Cité de la Mer
Ludiver
Maison de l'Éducation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable
Maison Jacques-Prévert
Maison Natale de Jean-François Millet
Manoir du Tourp
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée Connaissance du Cotentin
Musée de la Libération
Musée des Mines et des Carrières
Musée du cidre
Musée Thomas Henry

Libraries in Martinvast

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Brix0.0
Bibliothèque de Gonneville0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Martinvast0.0
Bibliothèque de Mesnil au Val0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Joseph0.0
Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil0.0
Bibliothèque de Tamerville0.0
Bibliothèque Généa500.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sottevast0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
L'Îlot Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèque Cotentine0.0
Médiathèque Cotis-Capel0.0
Médiathèque d’Acqueville0.0
Médiathèque de Flottemanville-Hague0.0
Médiathèque de Jobourg0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Croix-Hague0.0
Médiathèque de Vauville0.0
Médiathèque du Bord de Mer0.0
Médiathèque Henry Gréville0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque La Bulle0.0
Médiathèque Les Treize-Vents0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0

Farmers Markets in Martinvast

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comptoir des halles
Place Sainte-Anne

Castles in Martinvast

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Martinvast
Manoir de Carneville

Gas Stations in Martinvast

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total

Breweries in Martinvast

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Travailleurs de l'Amer

Stadiums & Teams in Martinvast

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Martinvast

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Martinvast

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Martinvast

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame

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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What is the population of Martinvast?

Martinvast has a population of 1,348 residents and is located in France. The population density is 339 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Martinvast?

Martinvast has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

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