Cars, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Cars is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,301. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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

1,301 Population 525/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Cars

Cars

Cars is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

People

Population1,301
Density525/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population1,301
Population Density525 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates45.1298°, -0.6205°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)

About Cars

Cars is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,301. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Cars

Cars has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (22°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.5° 86.9
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12° 66.9
Mar 10.7°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.5° 63.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8° / 18° 75.6
May 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.7° 71.1
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25° 70.9
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 16.2° / 27.1° 46.8
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.6° 56.7
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.2° 81.3
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 10.7° / 19.6° 83.4
Nov 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.1° 114.3
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 4.4° / 11° 106.6
Cars enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates45.1298°N, 0.6205°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 104 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 121 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 29 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 150 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 106 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 111 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 108 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 86 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 142 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 129 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 139 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 110 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 93 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 134 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 141 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 109 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 114 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 94 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 117 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Cars has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Cars

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe scolaire Jean Chety - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cars

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Info - MP3 128 kbps
France Inter - UNKNOWN
Europe 1 aac, news AAC 128 kbps
RMC infos, news UNKNOWN
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Ola Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Orient arabic music, islam MP3
France Bleu Gironde - MP3 128 kbps
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio - AAC
F. HITS AQUITAINE musique, pop AAC 96 kbps
Radio Dunes - MP3 320 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps
France inter - La musique Inter - UNKNOWN
Wit FM 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
ATLANTICA RADIO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cars

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cabane maraîchère
Centre d'art contemporain
Château d'Arsac
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Ecomusée du maraîchage
Espace Odyss'Elec EDF
Grotte de Pair-Non-Pair
Le Petit Musée d'Automates
Maison du Patrimoine
Micro-Folie
Musée
Musée d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de Blaye
Musée de la Tonnellerie
Musée de la voiture à cheval - Au temps des calèches
Musée des Arts et Métiers de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée do la Confrerie e du Vin
Musée du Clos de Grange Vieille
Musée national de l'Assurance maladie
Petit Musée des Automates
Pigeonnier de Lescombes

Libraries in Cars

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Pauillac0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Laurent0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Bruges0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Soubran0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI (LGT) Jaufré Rudel0.0
Jaufre Rudel0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Assia Djébar0.0
Médiathèque Assia Djébar0.0
Médiathèque Danielle Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Mariens0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jean Degoul0.0
Médiathèque Jean Degoul0.0
Médiathèque La Cabane0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0

Farmers Markets in Cars

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché
La Halle
Marché de Listrac-Médoc
Marché dominical
Place de la Commune de Paris
Place du marché

Shopping Malls in Cars

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial E. Leclerc

Breweries in Cars

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azimut
Azimut
Brasserie Le Saint Vivien
Brasserie Le Saint Vivien
Garona
Garvoul
Nauera
Tutti Pizza
Tutti Pizza

Stadiums & Teams in Cars

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cars

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch-Medium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base-Medium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Andernos-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-Montalivet-Small Airport
Arbis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arvert Airfield-Small Airport
Bazas Cazats Airfield-Small Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield-Small Airport
Bouglon Airfield-Small Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains Airfield-Small Airport
Campin Airfield-Small Airport
Cestas Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Château Vénus Airfield-Small Airport
Corme Ecluse Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
La Réole Floudes Airfield-Small Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield-Small Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield-Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Aignan Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Estèphe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Foy Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Hélène Airfield-Small Airport
Saintes Thénac Airfield-Small Airport
Soulac Sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
ulm air estuaire Airfield-Small Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cars

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cars

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Cars?

Cars has a population of 1,301 residents and is located in France. The population density is 525 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cars?

Cars enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

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