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Weather & Climate in Fontenay-le-Pesnel, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontenay-le-Pesnel 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 282 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 | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1709°N, 0.5793°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 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 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey | M4.2 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Nov 30, 1994 | 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France | M4.1 | 36 km | 6 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.9 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Jul 11, 2002 | 3 km NW of Pluduno, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France | M3.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1995 | 1 km SE of Andouillé, France | M3.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.7 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 41 km WNW of Étretat, France | M3.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France | M3.5 | 58 km | 31 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 67 km | 17 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France | M3.5 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1998 | 1 km SE of Cairon, France | M3.5 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France | M3.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1998 | 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France | M3.4 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 18 km NNW of Yport, France | M3.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France | M3.3 | 32 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2014 | France | M3.3 | 129 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Fontenay-le-Pesnel has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.8").