Alby-sur-Chéran, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Alby-sur-Chéran is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,924. Elevation: 1,503 ft (458 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,924 Population 358/sq mi density
1,503 ft Elevation 458 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population1,924
Density358/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Population1,924
Population Density358 / sq mi
Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Coordinates45.8167°, 6.0167°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.9 inches (35 cm)

About Alby-sur-Chéran

Alby-sur-Chéran is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,924. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet (458 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Alby-sur-Chéran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density358/sq mi
Coordinates45.8167°N, 6.0167°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,012 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 145 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 144 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 118 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 24 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 34 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 22 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 95 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 20 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 136 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 146 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 134 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 108 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 58 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 135 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 113 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 130 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 88 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 126 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
February 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in

Alby-sur-Chéran has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Alby-sur-Chéran

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Le Bourg - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alby-sur-Chéran

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) - AAC+ 96 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
One FM (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
Lifestyle74 - AAC 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) - AAC 64 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima - MP3 192 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse - MP3

Museums in Alby-sur-Chéran

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
espace archéologique: les thermes du boutae
Fondation Art Contemporain Claudine et Jean-Marc Salomon
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Maison Faune-Flore
Musée d'art contemporain et d'art régional
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vache et des Alpages
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Bois
Musée Faure
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Léon Marès
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly
Observatoire régional des lacs alpins
Village-Musée de la Combe de Savoie

Libraries in Alby-sur-Chéran

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au coin du livre0.0
Au pré de mon livre0.0
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de la Salèvienne0.0
Bibliothèque de Lovagny0.0
Bibliothèque de Poisy - Le Forum0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque de Villy-le-Pelloux0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes0.0
Bibliothèque des Loisirs0.0
Bibliothèque des Pommaries0.0
Bibliothèque des Tilleuls0.0
Bibliothèque du Club Alpin Français d'Annecy0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale André Dussollier0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Collonge0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Pierre Veyrat0.0
Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Prairie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Marlioz0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Novel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Romains0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire d'Annecy0.0
Espaces jeunes Prépoulain0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
L'Envolée0.0
La Bouquinerie0.0
La crypte aux livres0.0
La Lyaude0.0
La Turbine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bonlieu0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens0.0
Savoie-biblio0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Alby-sur-Chéran

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché de Culoz
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché de Novel
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
Marché des Teppes
Marché du quartier du Vallon
Marché du Sierroz
Marché Place des Romains
Place Jean Jaurès

Hotels in Alby-sur-Chéran

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albhotel Grill

Cafes in Alby-sur-Chéran

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la mairie

Cinemas in Alby-sur-Chéran

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salle Henri Chatenoud

Castles in Alby-sur-Chéran

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montpon

Gas Stations in Alby-sur-Chéran

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies

Banks in Alby-sur-Chéran

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Alby-sur-Chéran

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #1103318182

Breweries in Alby-sur-Chéran

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bombardos
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie du Merle
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
La Baujue
La petite fabrique
Le Mel'in
Les brasseurs savoyards
Les Brasseurs Savoyards
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Alby-sur-Chéran

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alby-sur-Chéran

80 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Trélasse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Rousses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Cergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Serra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bernex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Portes du Soleil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Coulmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Contamines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Plagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Alby-sur-Chéran

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Côte Airfield-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Roch Mayères Altisurface-Small Airport

Post Offices in Alby-sur-Chéran

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alby-sur-Chéran

Treatment Centers in Alby-sur-Chéran

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique du Château de Bon Attrait
Clinique Inicea - Le Mont Veyrier
Clinique SMR La Marteraye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alby-sur-Chéran

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Caveau des comtes de Thiollaz
Chapelle Saint-Maurice
Église Notre-Dame de Plaimpalais

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near Alby-sur-Chéran

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Alby-sur-Chéran.

Name Year Description
Alby sur Chéran 2002

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alby-sur-Chéran

What is the population of Alby-sur-Chéran?

Alby-sur-Chéran has a population of 1,924 residents and is located in France. The population density is 358 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alby-sur-Chéran?

Alby-sur-Chéran has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

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