Argenton-sur-Creuse, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Argenton-sur-Creuse is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 4,786. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

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

4,786 Population 422/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Argenton-sur-Creuse

Argenton-sur-Creuse

Argenton-sur-Creuse is a commune in the Indre department in central France.

People

Population4,786
Density422/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population4,786
Population Density422 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates46.5900°, 1.5198°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Argenton-sur-Creuse

Argenton-sur-Creuse is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 4,786. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Argenton-sur-Creuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.3 km²)
Population Density422/sq mi
Coordinates46.5900°N, 1.5198°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

309 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 127 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 96 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 92 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 83 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 145 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 131 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 104 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 120 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 62 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 24 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 92 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 123 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 14 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 33 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 99 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 116 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 124 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 3 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 118 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Argenton-sur-Creuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Argenton-sur-Creuse

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Maternelle Paul Bert - - - -
École Élémentaire Paul Bert - - - -
Collège Rollinat - - - -
Lycée général Rollinat - - - -
Lycée professionnel Chateauneuf - - - -
SGT Lycée professionnel chateauneuf - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Rollinat - - - -
École Élémentaire George Sand - - - -
École Maternelle Le Clos du Verger - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Paul Bert - - - -
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Radio Stations near Argenton-sur-Creuse

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rtf (RU) pop MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps
rjfm - MP3 320 kbps
Masein80 - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dynamo - AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Argenton-sur-Creuse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Carrasco
Espace Gutenberg
Espace Monet Rollinat
Hôtel Lépinat
Klepsydra
La Maison des Sorcière
Maison Atelier Léon Detroy
Maison de George Sand
Maison Départementale de la Mémoire Militaire
Maison du Village et du Sabotier
Musée Archéologique d'Argentomagus
Musée Bertrand
Musée de l’abbaye Notre-Dame de Déols
Musée de la Chemiserie
Musée de la Minéralogie
Musée de la Vallée de la Creuse
Musée du Facteur rural
Musée du Machinisme agricole
Musée Serge Delaveau
US Museum (1951-1967)

Libraries in Argenton-sur-Creuse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliohèque Athanase Bassinet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l’Indre0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Cholet0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Rollinat0.0
Bibliothèque Mis & Thiennot0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymonde Vincent0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvain Déglantine0.0
Complexe Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cluis0.0
Médiathèque Eugène Hubert0.0

Farmers Markets in Argenton-sur-Creuse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Cluis
Les Halles
Marché Couvert Argenton-sur-Creuse
Marché d'Orsennes

Hotels in Argenton-sur-Creuse

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Place
Hôtel Beauséjour
Hôtel Manoir de Boisvillers
Le Cheval Noir

Cafes in Argenton-sur-Creuse

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Agora
Le Café de Poche
Le Grain de Café

Cinemas in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eden Palace

Theatres in Argenton-sur-Creuse

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Avant-Scène
Théâtre de Plein Air

Clinics in Argenton-sur-Creuse

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maison de Santé Simone Veil
Rased

Veterinaries in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AniMaVet

Train Stations in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argenton-sur-Creuse

Gas Stations in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total Access

Banks in Argenton-sur-Creuse

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CCF
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale Tarneaud

Breweries in Argenton-sur-Creuse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Palisse
L'Atelier de la Bière
La Brasserie du Luma

Stadiums & Teams in Argenton-sur-Creuse

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Argenton-sur-Creuse

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Azat le Ris Airfield-Small Airport
Bellac Airfield-Small Airport
Berneuil Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Brigueil le Chantre Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay Airfield-Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Libarderie Blond Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Prissac Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Argenton-sur-Creuse

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste d'Argenton-sur-Creuse

Churches & Religious Organizations in Argenton-sur-Creuse

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Bonne-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Benoît
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Sauveur

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 Argenton-sur-Creuse

What is the population of Argenton-sur-Creuse?

Argenton-sur-Creuse has a population of 4,786 residents and is located in France. The population density is 422 people per square mile, spread across 11.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Argenton-sur-Creuse?

Argenton-sur-Creuse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

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