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Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories

Kerguelen · French Southern Territories

Port-aux-Français is a small town in Kerguelen, French Southern Territories with a population of 45. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

45 Population
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Indian / Kerguelen Timezone

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People

Population45

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population45
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-49.3492°, 70.2194°
TimezoneIndian/Kerguelen
Country🇹🇫 French Southern Territories
State / ProvinceKerguelen
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port-aux-Français

Port-aux-Français is a small town in French Southern Territories (Kerguelen) with a population of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Indian/Kerguelen.

Climate in Port-aux-Français

Port-aux-Français has an average annual temperature of 5.1°C (41°F). The hottest month is Feb (8.6°C), the coldest is Jul (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 693 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.1° 52.4
Feb 8.6°C / 47°F 4.9° / 12.2° 45.0
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.4° 59.9
Apr 6.3°C / 43°F 3° / 9.6° 62.2
May 4°C / 39°F 1.1° / 6.9° 68.3
Jun 2.8°C / 37°F 0.1° / 5.5° 69.7
Jul 2.2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.9° 68.7
Aug 2.2°C / 36°F -0.5° / 5° 61.1
Sep 2.8°C / 37°F -0.3° / 5.8° 55.6
Oct 4°C / 39°F 0.7° / 7.4° 47.0
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 1.8° / 8.9° 51.2
Dec 7.2°C / 45°F 3.6° / 10.8° 52.0
Port-aux-Français has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below French Southern Territories avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-49.3492°N, 70.2194°W
TimezoneIndian/Kerguelen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below French Southern Territories avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Oct 15, 2017.

Jul 28, 2007 93 km WNW of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M5.3 93 km
Mar 12, 2014 48 km W of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.9 49 km
Mar 21, 2014 49 km SW of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.7 50 km
Jun 10, 2015 34 km W of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.7 34 km
Mar 15, 2014 48 km WNW of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.7 49 km
Oct 6, 2017 93 km W of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.7 93 km
Mar 15, 2014 55 km W of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.6 56 km
Oct 15, 2017 93 km WNW of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.6 93 km
Mar 15, 2014 48 km WSW of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.5 48 km
Mar 12, 2014 43 km W of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.5 44 km
Mar 15, 2014 57 km NW of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.4 57 km
Mar 15, 2014 46 km W of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.3 47 km
Mar 15, 2014 55 km WNW of Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories M4.3 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kerguelen Islands (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kerguelen Islands Stratovolcano(es) 1,840 m (6,037 ft) Unknown 58 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
February 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
June 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
July 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Wettest
August 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
September 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in

Port-aux-Français has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 36°F in August to 46°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Port-aux-Français

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Port-aux-Français

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tour météo0.0

Hotels in Port-aux-Français

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Keravel

Restaurants in Port-aux-Français

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tiker

Cinemas in Port-aux-Français

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CinéKer

Gas Stations in Port-aux-Français

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TF #669331972

Gyms in Port-aux-Français

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L7 Musculation

Post Offices in Port-aux-Français

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
BCR-GP

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Port-aux-Français

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
French Austral Lands and SeasNatural2019
Heard and McDonald IslandsNatural1997

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port-aux-Français

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-des-Vents

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Kerguelen

🇹🇫 About French Southern Territories

Capital Port-aux-Francais
Population 140
Area 7,829 km²
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +262
TLD .tf
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Port-aux-Français

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Kerguelen Islands Stratovolcano(es) 1,840 m

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Port-aux-Français

French Austral Lands and Seas
Natural · inscribed 2019
The French Austral Lands and Seas comprise the largest of the rare emerged landmasses in the southern Indian Ocean: the Crozet Archipelago, the Kerguelen Islands, Saint-Paul and Amsterdam Islands as well as 60 small sub-Antarctic islands. This ‘oasis’ in the m...
Heard and McDonald Islands
Natural · inscribed 1997
Heard Island and McDonald Islands are located in the Southern Ocean, approximately 1,700 km from the Antarctic continent and 4,100 km south-west of Perth. As the only volcanically active subantarctic islands they ‘open a window into the earth’, thus providing ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port-aux-Français

What is the population of Port-aux-Français?

Port-aux-Français has a population of 45 residents and is located in French Southern Territories..

What is the weather like in Port-aux-Français?

Port-aux-Français has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

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