Chalais, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Chalais is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,986. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Chalais
Chalais is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,986 |
| Population Density | 236 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2734°, 0.0388° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
About Chalais
Chalais is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,986. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2734°N, 0.0388°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 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 | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in |
Chalais has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Chalais
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Théodore Rancy | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chalais
11 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 | |
| Radio Orient | arabic music, islam | MP3 | |
| Radio campus bordeaux | blues, classique | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Attitude | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zaï Zaï | alternative rock, chill | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits 1 Cognac | dance, dj | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Liberté FM | hits, local news | AAC+ |
Museums in Chalais
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferme du Parcot | ||||
| Musée Alfred de Vigny | ||||
| Musée de Tourbiere | ||||
| Musée du Cognac du Vin | ||||
| Musée du Pastel | ||||
| Musée Ferroviaire | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain |
Libraries in Chalais
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Ernest Labrousse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Caravelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Maurice Druon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chalais
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foire de La Latiére | |||||
| Halles Justin Luquot - Marché Couvert | |||||
| Les Halles - Le marché | |||||
| Place de la mairie | |||||
| Ruche de Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire |
Cafes in Chalais
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Chalais
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chalais
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chalais
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chalais
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chalais
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chalais
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobla | ||||
| La Nouge |
Stadiums & Teams in Chalais
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chalais
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport | ANG | Medium Airport |
| Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport | EGC | Medium Airport |
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | CNG | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Argentine | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Liorac sur Louyre | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-Grande | - | Small Airport |
| Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arbis Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Augignac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bataillou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beaumont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brettes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cabanac et Villagrains Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campsegret Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Castillonnès Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champ rose Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château Vénus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chenommet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Condac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hautefaye Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jarnac Champagne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Broue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Réole Floudes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lamourache Nord Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Luquet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pas de l'Aze Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lévignac de Guyenne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| MIROND'AILES Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moncouche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pillac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piste du Tartou | - | Small Airport |
| Pons Avy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pressignac Vicq Rebeyrotte | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Aignan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Ciers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Coutant Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean de Duras Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Julien Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chalais
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chalais | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chalais
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame | |
| Église de Menecle | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Saint-Adorateur | |
| Église Saint-Avit | |
| Église Saint-Georges | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Martial | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Quentin | |
| Église Saint-Vincent | |
| Église Saint-Vincent | |
| Église Sainte-Marie | |
| Saint-Eutrope |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chalais?
Chalais has a population of 1,986 residents and is located in France. The population density is 236 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chalais?
Chalais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.
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