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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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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 Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0954°N, 4.3290°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
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").