Weather & Climate in Douarnenez, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Douarnenez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.4 km²)
Population Density1,181/sq mi
Coordinates48.0954°N, 4.3290°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 121 km 4 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 89 km 10 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 93 km 4 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 62 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 80 km 16 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 44 km 6 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 109 km 15 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 32 km 10 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 71 km 19 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 28 km 15 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 20 km 2 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 131 km 10 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 92 km 10 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 56 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 93 km 18 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 125 km 10 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 98 km 14 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 76 km 10 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Baud, France M3.3 97 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km WSW of Baud, France M3.3 96 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in

Douarnenez has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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