Plabennec, France

Brittany · France

Plabennec is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 8,686. Elevation: 282 ft (86 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

8,686 Population 446/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
54.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Plabennec

Plabennec

Plabennec is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population8,686
Density446/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population8,686
Population Density446 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates48.5023°, -4.4262°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation54.2 inches (1,377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Plabennec

Plabennec is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 8,686. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Plabennec

Plabennec has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.6° 140.4
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10° 117.6
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 5.3° / 11.9° 82.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 91.3
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.8° 74.4
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.4° / 19.1° 64.4
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.1° / 20.8° 71.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 13.2° / 20.9° 75.1
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.4° 78.3
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.6° / 16° 130.8
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 7° / 12.5° 146.6
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5° / 10.3° 152.0
Plabennec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area19.5 sq mi (50.4 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates48.5023°N, 4.4262°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 149 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 117 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 121 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 91 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 120 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 81 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 14 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 116 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 93 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 125 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 29 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 136 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 71 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 144 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 141 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 102 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 131 km
Jan 31, 1996 1 km WNW of Plouharnel, France M3.3 139 km
Apr 24, 2001 6 km ESE of Plouay, France M3.3 110 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Baud, France M3.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
February 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Plabennec has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Plabennec

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.M.E. - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne - - - -
École primaire du Lac - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège Nelson Mandela - - - -
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Radio Stations near Plabennec

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Neptune classical, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence Mutine electro, emission MP3
Radio U - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Plabennec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
70.8
70.8
Battle of the Atlantic Memorial
Écomusée des Goémoniers et de l’Algue
Espace du Sapeur-Pompier
Fonds Hélène & Édouard Leclerc pour la Culture
Fort Montbarey
L’Histoire de Meneham en lien avec le monde
La Briqueterie
Le Musée du Folgoët
Maison de la photographie
Maison des Abers
Maison des Dunes
Maison du patrimoine de La Roche-Maurice
Musée Breizh Odyssée
Musée de l’abbaye de Landévennec
Musée de la fraise
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Coquillage
Musée du Léon
Musée du Patrimoine
Musée du Ponant
Musée national de la Marine
Musée Ti Gwechall
Ossuaire Saint-Cadou
Tour Tanguy

Libraries in Plabennec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste Le Breton0.0
Bibliothèque de Lampaul-Ploudalmézeau0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Mat Da Lenn0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'INSPÉ de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Lettres et Sciences Humaines0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire du Bouguen0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Pôle Santé0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation de l'institut de Géoarchitecture0.0
Des livres et vous0.0
Jacque Prevert0.0
L'Écume des Mer0.0
La Biblio0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Lenn ha Dilenn0.0
Les Mille Feuilles0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Bellevue0.0
Médiathèque de la Cavale Blanche0.0
Médiathèque de Lambézellec0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Renan0.0
Médiathèque des Quatre-Moulins0.0
Médiathèque Eugénie Le Bail0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand-Les Capucins0.0
Médiathèque Jo Fourn - Europe0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque L'Awena0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque Les Trésors de Tolente0.0
Médiathèque Les Trésors de Tolente0.0
Médiathèque Lucien-Cevaër0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Neptune0.0
Médiathèque Per Jakez Helias0.0
Médiathèque René Pétillon0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Martin0.0
Saint pol roux0.0

Farmers Markets in Plabennec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles de Kerinou
Halles Saint-Louis
Halles Saint-Martin
La Ruche qui dit Oui!
Marché
Marché
Marché Amiral Linois
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Bourg-Blanc
Marché de Daoulas
Marché de Guilers
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de Lambézellec
Marché de Landéda
Marché de Lannilis
Marché de Lesneven
Marché de Lilia
Marché de Plabennec
Marché de Ploudalmézeau
Marché de Plouguerneau
Marché de Plouguin
Marché de Plouzane
Marché de Saint-Marc
Marché de Saint-Pierre
Marché de Saint-Renan
Marché du Pilier Rouge
Marché du Samedi
Marché Saint-Louis
Marché Saint-Martin
Marché saisonnier de Brignogan-Plages
Marché Sanquer
Place Polygone

Hotels in Plabennec

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Restaurant des Voyageurs

Theatres in Plabennec

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Champ de Foire

Veterinaries in Plabennec

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire des Abers

Bus Stations in Plabennec

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière de Plabennec

Gas Stations in Plabennec

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Super U

Banks in Plabennec

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Plabennec

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Plabennec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cézon
Brasserie D’istribilh
Brasserie de Trévarn
Brasserie du Baril
Brasserie du Bout du Monde
Brasserie du Merlin
Brasserie Sklent
En Bières inconnues
En bières inconnues

Stadiums & Teams in Plabennec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Plabennec

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base-Medium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Ouessant AirportOUISmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Plabennec

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Plabennec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plabennec

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvaire
Église Saint-Ténénan

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 Plabennec

What is the population of Plabennec?

Plabennec has a population of 8,686 residents and is located in France. The population density is 446 people per square mile, spread across 19.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plabennec?

Plabennec 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 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.

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