Saint-Nazaire, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,222 Population 246/sq mi density

331 ft Elevation 101 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$22,496 median income, 19.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$105,200 home value, $526/mo rent

Saint-Nazaire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	331 ft (101 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density	246/sq mi
Coordinates	44.1983°N, 4.6241°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.28"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

480 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	148 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	21 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	125 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	139 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	130 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	79 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	147 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	149 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	110 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	140 km
Aug 22, 2000	9 km WSW of Castellane, France	M3.4	150 km
Sep 11, 1998	1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France	M3.4	116 km
Jan 28, 1992	19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France	M3.4	120 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	149 km
Jun 27, 1994	11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.4	147 km
Mar 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	110 km
Jan 14, 1998	1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	108 km
May 22, 1992	7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.3	88 km
May 27, 1998	3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.3	110 km
Feb 3, 1999	0 km WNW of Allières-et-Risset, France	M3.3	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	2.8 in
February	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
June	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	1.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
November	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in	Coldest

Saint-Nazaire has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.4").

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