Mortain, France

Normandy · France

Mortain is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,531. Elevation: 774 ft (236 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

1,531 Population 533/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Mortain

Mortain

Mortain is a former commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Mortain-Bocage.

People

Population1,531
Density533/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population1,531
Population Density533 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates48.6478°, -0.9406°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)

About Mortain

Mortain is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,531. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Mortain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density533/sq mi
Coordinates48.6478°N, 0.9406°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 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 99 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 100 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 122 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 101 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 55 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 103 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 114 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 96 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 141 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 104 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 102 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 74 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 131 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 24 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 132 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 56 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 126 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 92 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 55 km
Dec 5, 2000 2 km W of Guillac, France M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Mortain has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Mortain

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Sacré-Coeur - - - -
École primaire du Rocher - - - -
Collège Robert de Mortain - - - -
Lycée Robert de Mortain - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mortain

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rennes - MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mortain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Prison Royale
Centre d'Art Contemporain de Pontmain
Ecomusée de la Sée
Maison Du sabotier
Musée de la céramique
Musée de Vire Normandie
Musée des Voyants
Musée Du clou
Musée du Poiré
Parc-Musée du Granit

Libraries in Mortain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Landéan0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Daniel Restoux0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque de La Bazouge-du-Désert0.0
Médiathèque de Mellé0.0
Médiathèque de Parigné0.0
Médiathèque de Sourdeval0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Jean Dolé0.0
Médiathèque Marin Marie0.0
Médiathèque Victor Gastebois0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0

Farmers Markets in Mortain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Foire d'Étouvy
Marché couvert
Marché de Louvigné
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place Louis Delaporte

Hotels in Mortain

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Poste

Cafes in Mortain

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Cour des Grands

Cinemas in Mortain

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Géricault

Castles in Mortain

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bourberouge
Château du Houx

Banks in Mortain

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Mortain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mobsbys Brasserie Artisanale

Airports Near Mortain

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mortain

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mortain

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mortain

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Collégiale Saint-Evroult
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Mortain

What is the population of Mortain?

Mortain has a population of 1,531 residents and is located in France. The population density is 533 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mortain?

Mortain 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 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

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