Saint-Nazaire, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

67,054 Population 3,711/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$23,652 median income, 14.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

Saint-Nazaire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	56.2°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density	3,711/sq mi
Coordinates	47.2751°N, 2.2179°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001	France	M5.0	114 km
Mar 13, 1993	1 km WSW of Pénestin, France	M4.6	30 km
Nov 21, 2013	1 km WSW of Plescop, France	M4.5	65 km
Jun 22, 2005	2 km E of La Guérinière, France	M4.3	34 km
Jan 12, 1997	2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France	M4.3	121 km
Sep 30, 2002	3 km W of Languidic, France	M4.2	97 km
Jun 30, 2010	1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France	M4.2	141 km
Mar 14, 2002	2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France	M4.1	109 km
Sep 30, 2002	1 km E of Languidic, France	M4.1	93 km
Feb 12, 2018	3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France	M4.1	123 km
Feb 14, 2003	5 km NE of Vix, France	M4.1	145 km
Jun 21, 2019	2 km WSW of Vihiers, France	M4.0	126 km
Mar 6, 2013	0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France	M3.9	130 km
Oct 11, 1995	1 km SSE of Querrien, France	M3.9	123 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km WSW of Marans, France	M3.9	142 km
Jul 22, 2007	1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France	M3.9	75 km
Mar 28, 2002	36 km WSW of Le Palais, France	M3.8	105 km
Jul 18, 2004	6 km WSW of Groix, France	M3.8	106 km
Apr 7, 2005	18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France	M3.8	32 km
Apr 23, 2002	1 km ESE of Melgven, France	M3.8	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
February	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
March	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
July	65°F (19°C)	1.6 in	Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
September	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	49°F (10°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
December	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in

Saint-Nazaire has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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