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Rennes, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
227,830 Population 11,708/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$24,592 median income, 14.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $803/mo rent
Rennes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area19.5 sq mi (50.4 km²)
Population Density11,708/sq mi
Coordinates48.1111°N, 1.6743°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 94 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 98 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 133 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 119 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 118 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 113 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 136 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 143 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 139 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 128 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 150 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 68 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 133 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 150 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 112 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 130 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 68 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 125 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 132 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in

Rennes has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 43°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.8").

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