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Ouessant, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
883 Population 203/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,453 median income, 13.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$132,800 home value, $664/mo rent
Ouessant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates48.4597°N, 5.0862°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 129 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 113 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 149 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 48 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 134 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 65 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 125 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 138 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 96 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 142 km
Apr 5, 2002 0 km NNW of Gouézec, France M3.3 88 km
Apr 24, 2001 6 km ESE of Plouay, France M3.3 150 km
Oct 14, 2002 98 km S of Hugh Town, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km
Sep 7, 2000 27 km S of Plogoff, France M3.2 79 km
Aug 29, 1999 74 km SW of Guilvinec, France M3.2 133 km
Jul 14, 1998 7 km NNE of Poullaouen, France M3.2 110 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 122 km
Sep 27, 2002 0 km SE of Clohars-Fouesnant, France M3.2 98 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km N of Lanmeur, France M3.2 103 km
Apr 17, 1992 3 km SSE of Plounévez-Quintin, France M3.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
February 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Ouessant has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 47°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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