Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Normandy · France

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,648. Elevation: 10 ft (3 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

1,648 Population 215/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.

People

Population1,648
Density215/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,648
Population Density215 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates49.5861°, -1.2644°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,648. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.1° 100.0
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.4° 71.5
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.2° 62.4
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.4° 65.5
May 12°C / 54°F 8.7° / 15.2° 59.8
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 11° / 18° 50.0
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20° 50.9
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 13.4° / 20.2° 57.3
Sep 15°C / 59°F 11.9° / 18.2° 70.3
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 9.5° / 15° 113.2
Nov 9°C / 48°F 6.7° / 11.3° 115.2
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 4.5° / 8.8° 126.2
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates49.5861°N, 1.2644°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 122 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 75 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 60 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 97 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 70 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 138 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 105 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 90 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 73 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 72 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 99 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 87 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 78 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 114 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 123 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 53 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 109 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Guillaume Fouace - - - -
École primaire Marcel Lepaysant - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie d'Azeville
Batterie de Crisbecq
Batterie de Crisbecq
Ferme-musée du Cotentin
Halle à bateaux : salle d'expositions
Maisy Battery
Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée
Musée du cidre
Musée du débarquement Utah Beach
Musée Maritime de l'Île Tatihou
Musée Paul-José Gosselin

Libraries in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Gonneville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil0.0
Bibliothèque de Tamerville0.0
Bibliothèque Généa500.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Poissons
Place du 8 mai

Hotels in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel La Granitière
Les Fuchsias

Cafes in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Le Commerce
Biscuiterie de Quinéville
Le Mouillage

Monuments in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A la memoire des Marins perins

Castles in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort de la Hougue

Gas Stations in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Netto

Banks in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nathur & Fly
TonycFit

Breweries in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Local Beer

Airports Near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Vaast La Hougue

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Clément
Église Saint-Vaast
La Chapelle des Marins

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Shipwrecks Near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 documented shipwrecks found near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue.

Name Year Description
USS Rich - A Buckley-class destroyer escort that hit three mines off Îles Saint-Marcouf.

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

What is the population of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue?

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has a population of 1,648 residents and is located in France. The population density is 215 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue?

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

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