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Weather & Climate in Essay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Essay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5415°N, 0.2472°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Dec 6, 1991 | 2 km S of Bourgueil, France | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1995 | 1 km SE of Andouillé, France | M3.7 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1998 | 1 km SE of Cairon, France | M3.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France | M3.5 | 107 km | 31 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France | M3.5 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France | M3.4 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France | M3.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France | M3.3 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France | M3.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 2 km ESE of Radon, France | M3.2 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | France | M3.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Oct 4, 1990 | 3 km ESE of Moulay, France | M3.1 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 2 km SSW of Le Louroux-Béconnais, France | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 1994 | 8 km WNW of Vern-d'Anjou, France | M3.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Essay has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.7").