Balsièges, France

Occitanie · France

Balsièges is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 546. Elevation: 2,280 ft (695 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

546 Population 39/sq mi density

2,280 ft Elevation 695 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

35.0 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population546

Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

Rain35.0 in/yr

Elevation2,280 ft (695 m)

Population	546
Population Density	39 / sq mi
Elevation	2,280 ft (695 m)
Coordinates	44.4808°, 3.4582°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Occitanie
Average Temperature	48°F (9°C)
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall	3.4 inches (9 cm)

About Balsièges

Balsièges is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 546. The city sits at an elevation of 2,280 feet (695 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Balsièges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,280 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below France avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,280 ft (695 m)
Area	14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density	39/sq mi
Coordinates	44.4808°N, 3.4582°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below France avg

Snowfall 3.4"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	77 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	53 km
May 25, 1994	3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France	M3.7	149 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	138 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	73 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	64 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	123 km
May 22, 1992	7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.3	145 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	85 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	63 km
Feb 9, 1998	3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France	M3.2	134 km
May 14, 1995	8 km WNW of Massiac, France	M3.2	94 km
Oct 26, 1991	France	M3.1	56 km
Jul 30, 1995	7 km WSW of Job, France	M3.1	124 km
Nov 15, 1992	8 km SSE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.1	146 km
Jun 29, 1991	7 km SSE of Neussargues, France	M3.1	74 km
Sep 30, 1999	14 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.1	74 km
Aug 6, 1997	5 km ENE of Laussonne, France	M3.1	76 km
Apr 27, 1998	3 km NNW of Bozouls, France	M3.1	60 km
Jun 17, 1994	1 km SW of Langeac, France	M3.1	68 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (149 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	149 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.7 in
March	40°F (5°C)	2.3 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.4 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
November	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.2 in

Balsièges has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Balsièges

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire du Lion	-	-	-	-
école primaire	-	-	-	-
École primaire publique	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Balsièges

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Soulbox	-	MP3 96 kbps
Radio CISBA	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
Totem Lozère	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balsièges

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Domaine Départemental des Boissets
Maison du site Causses & Cévennes UNESCO
Musée archéologique de Javols
Musée des loups
Musée du Gévaudan
Utopix

Libraries in Balsièges

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Roger Cibien		0.0
Maison de l'agropastoralisme		0.0
Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Balsièges

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Esplanade Marceau Farelle
La halle
Place de l'Aire
Place des Salelles

Hotels in Balsièges

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Restaurant Paradis

Castles in Balsièges

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montialoux

Ferme Fortifiée du Choizal

Golf Courses in Balsièges

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la Pommeraie

Breweries in Balsièges

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie du Tarnon

Ski Resorts Near Balsièges

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Station de ski de Brameloup	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Croix de Bauzon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Laguiole	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Nordique du Meygal	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Balsièges

28 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes	-	Medium Airport
Mende-Brenoux Airfield	MEN	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres	-	Small Airport
Altiport du Bez	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade	-	Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye	-	Small Airport
Bozouls Airfield	-	Small Airport
Campagne Airfield	-	Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield	-	Small Airport
Florac Ste Enimie Airfield	-	Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes Airfield	LPY	Small Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield	-	Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield	-	Small Airport
Tornac Airfield	-	Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Balsièges

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Agence Postale Communale
Rouffiac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balsièges

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-Bauzile
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Privat

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 Balsièges

What is the population of Balsièges?

Balsièges has a population of 546 residents and is located in France. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balsièges?

Balsièges has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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