Pirou, France

Normandy · France

Pirou is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,514. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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

1,514 Population 135/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Pirou

Pirou

Pirou is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. It is around 50 km south of Cherbourg and 90 km west of Caen. The inhabitants are called Pirouais.

People

Population1,514
Density135/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population1,514
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates49.1809°, -1.5738°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches (6 cm)

About Pirou

Pirou is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,514. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Pirou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates49.1809°N, 1.5738°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 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 35 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 M3.9 121 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 62 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 88 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 111 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 63 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 128 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 144 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 117 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 106 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 51 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 83 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 119 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 118 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 81 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 65 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 34 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 41 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Pirou has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Pirou

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique du Château - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pirou

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Pirou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Brique
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée Quesnel Morinière

Libraries in Pirou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Créances0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Pirou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de La Haye
Marché d'hiver de La Haye
Marché de Hauteville-sur-Mer
Marché de Lessay
Marché de Périers
Marché de Pirou
Marché de Raids
Marché de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Marché estival de La Haye

Cinemas in Pirou

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Cotentin

Castles in Pirou

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Pirou

Breweries in Pirou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Captain James et ses mousses
La Renarde qui Brasse
Le clos d'Urville (cidredie)

Airports Near Pirou

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pirou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pirou

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Martin

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 Pirou

What is the population of Pirou?

Pirou has a population of 1,514 residents and is located in France. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pirou?

Pirou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.

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