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Weather & Climate in Caen, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1859°N, 0.3591°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 6, 1999 | 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France | M4.6 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey | M4.2 | 123 km | 22 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 34 km | 6 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.9 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.7 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jun 24, 1995 | 1 km SE of Andouillé, France | M3.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France | M3.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Aug 8, 1998 | 1 km SE of Cairon, France | M3.5 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 59 km | 17 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France | M3.5 | 72 km | 31 km |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France | M3.4 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France | M3.3 | 48 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2014 | France | M3.3 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 2 km ESE of Radon, France | M3.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Caen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (1.7").