Arches, France

Grand Est · France

Arches is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,815. Elevation: 1,155 ft (352 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

1,815 Population 337/sq mi density
1,155 ft Elevation 352 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
62.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Arches

Arches

Arches station is a railway station serving the commune of Arches, Vosges department, France. The station is owned and operated by SNCF, in the TER Grand Est regional rail network and is served by TER trains.

People

Population1,815
Density337/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain62.6 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Population1,815
Population Density337 / sq mi
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Coordinates48.1186°, 6.5281°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation62.6 inches (1,589 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.5 inches (65 cm)

About Arches

Arches is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,815. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet (352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Arches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates48.1186°N, 6.5281°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above France avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,006 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 25 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 148 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 140 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 96 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 82 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 117 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 139 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 113 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 140 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 111 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 150 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 131 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 94 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 26 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 77 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 143 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 141 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Arches has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Arches

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Louis Poirot - - - -
École primaire Jean Haedrich - - - -
École Maternelle du Centre - - - -
Centre de Formation des Apprentis - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arches

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magnum Haute Vosges - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star Franche Comté - MP3 128 kbps
Radio star VESOUL - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Arches

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du Pays de la Cerise
L'Encrier au Champ
La Glucoserie
La maison du patrimoine
Maison des Hautes-Mynes
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Charles de Bruyères
Musée Charles Friry
Musée de l'Image
Musée de la Terre
Musée Départemental d'Art Ancien et Contemporain
Musée Henri-Mathieu
Terrae Genesis

Libraries in Arches

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Multimédia Intercommunale d’Épinal0.0
Bibliothèque Multimédia Intercommunale de Golbey0.0
Bibliothèque muncipale0.0
Bibliothèque muncipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire INSPÉ Épinal0.0
CDI0.0
L’Hêtraie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque Départementale des Vosges0.0
Médiathèque du Thillot0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de la Porte des Hautes Vosges0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de la Porte des Vosges Méridionales0.0
Médiathèque Le Nez aux Vents0.0

Farmers Markets in Arches

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les marchés BIO Le Tholy et Tendon
Les marchés BIO Le Tholy et Tendon
Marché "Place aux producteurs"
Marché aux Hirondelles Thiéfosse
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert d'Épinal
Marché d'Uxegney
Marché de Bruyères
Marché de Nomexy
Marché de Rambervillers
Marché de Thaon Les Vosges
Marché de Vincey
Marché de Xertigny
Marché des Paysans Bio d'Épinal
Marché dominical de Golbey
Marché dominical de Mortagne
Marché Hebdomadaire d'Eloyes
Marché Hebdomadaire de Plombières les Bains
Marché Hebdomadaire de Remiremont
Marché Hebdomadaire de Saulxures-sur-Moselotte
Marché Hebdomadaire du Val D’Ajol
Marché Le Thillot
Marché Nocturne de Girmont-Val-D'Ajol
Marché Place Georgin

Veterinaries in Arches

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire de la Fontaine

Train Stations in Arches

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arches

Banks in Arches

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Arches

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Pas de l'Âne
La Brass'Potes
La Brass'Potes
La Brasserie des Buissons
La Fouillotte
La Golaye
La pimbêche
Le Van à Bières
Val Heureuse

Ski Resorts Near Arches

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lac Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valtin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Schlucht 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gérardmer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gaschney 360 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ventron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rouge Gazon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Arches

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Épinal Mirecourt AirportEPLMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base-Medium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield-Medium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air Base-Medium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base-Medium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield-Medium Airport
Belfort Chaux Airfield-Small Airport
Bressaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy Airfield-Small Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield-Small Airport
Dropt AltiSurface-Small Airport
Épinal Dogneville Airfield-Small Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gevigney Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Couronné Airfield-Small Airport
Herbéviller Airfield-Small Airport
Hoeville Airfield-Small Airport
Jasney Airfield-Small Airport
La Malachère Airfield-Small Airport
La Tête Des Champs Altiport-Small Airport
Lalœuf Airfield-Small Airport
Lambrey Airfield-Small Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield-Small Airport
Lunéville-Croismare Airfield-Small Airport
Masevaux Airfield-Small Airport
Mont sur Meurthe Airfield-Small Airport
Nancy Azelot Airfield-Small Airport
Nancy-Malzéville Airfield-Small Airport
Pont-Saint-Vincent Airfield-Small Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub-Small Airport
Saulnot Airfield-Small Airport
Senoncourt Airfield-Small Airport
Soppe Airfield-Small Airport
Tincey Airfield-Small Airport
Trois Forêts Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Venisey Airfield-Small Airport
Ville sur Illon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Arches

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arches
Dinozé

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arches

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Maurice

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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What is the population of Arches?

Arches has a population of 1,815 residents and is located in France. The population density is 337 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arches?

Arches has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 62.6 inches, with 25.5 inches of snow.

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