Roscoff, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

3,772 Population 1,578/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$26,654 median income, 11.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$126,000 home value, $630/mo rent

Roscoff experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	53.4°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	1,578/sq mi
Coordinates	48.7238°N, 3.9871°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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	143 km
Apr 30, 1990	5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey	M4.2	149 km
Sep 30, 2002	3 km W of Languidic, France	M4.2	115 km
Sep 30, 2002	1 km E of Languidic, France	M4.1	117 km
Oct 11, 1995	1 km SSE of Querrien, France	M3.9	93 km
Jul 11, 2014	23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey	M3.9	124 km
Jul 11, 2002	3 km NW of Pluduno, France	M3.8	125 km
Jul 18, 2004	6 km WSW of Groix, France	M3.8	129 km
Apr 23, 2002	1 km ESE of Melgven, France	M3.8	92 km
Feb 25, 2015	30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey	M3.7	120 km
Feb 19, 2020	3 km ESE of Brest, France	M3.7	51 km
Aug 22, 1998	38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France	M3.6	136 km
Aug 17, 1995	28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom	M3.6	141 km
Apr 22, 1995	6 km E of Binic, France	M3.5	93 km
Dec 11, 2013	6 km WSW of Le Faou, France	M3.5	54 km
May 3, 1999	1 km SE of Gouesnach, France	M3.5	92 km
May 14, 1994	0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France	M3.5	102 km
Sep 17, 1994	33 km NE of Plouézec, France	M3.4	103 km
Jun 22, 1997	13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey	M3.4	149 km
Feb 9, 2005	2 km N of Plouay, France	M3.4	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	3.3 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.0 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
September	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
November	49°F (10°C)	4.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	4.9 in	Wettest

Roscoff has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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