Saint-Maurice-du-Désert, France

Normandy · France

Saint-Maurice-du-Désert is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 753. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

753 Population 173/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population753
Density173/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Population753
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates48.6107°, -0.3885°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

Saint-Maurice-du-Désert is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 753. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Saint-Maurice-du-Désert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates48.6107°N, 0.3885°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 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 M4.2 136 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 98 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 142 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 57 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 88 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 138 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 118 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 123 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 81 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 85 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 69 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 61 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 96 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 130 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 148 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 75 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 147 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 95 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 41 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Saint-Maurice-du-Désert has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Pulse - MP3 320 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace musée Charles Léandre
Maison du Parc et du Géoparc Normandie-Maine
Minoterie Désaffectée
Musée de l'imprimerie
Musée de l'Imprimerie Typographique
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers (Ancienne église)
Musée des Tisserands
Musée du Château de Flers
Musée du Jouet
Tresorama

Libraries in Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bilbliotheque de la Paroisse0.0
La Grande Nouvelle Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Athis Val de Rouvre0.0
Médiathèque de Flers0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food Market
Marché Couvert
Parvis de la Gare
Place de l'Abbé Garnier
Place des Anciens Combattants
Place du Champ de foire
Place du marché

Castles in Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château du Grais
Manoir

Breweries in Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cousin
Brasserie de l’arbre

Airports Near Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Monhoudou-Small Airport
Alençon-Valframbert Airfield-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Argentan Airfield-Small Airport
Assé le Riboul Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Commerveil Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Piacé Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Maurice-du-Désert

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Èglise Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs
Église Saint-Maurice

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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What is the population of Saint-Maurice-du-Désert?

Saint-Maurice-du-Désert has a population of 753 residents and is located in France. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Maurice-du-Désert?

Saint-Maurice-du-Désert has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

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