Chanac, France
Occitanie · France
Chanac is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,212. Elevation: 2,185 ft (666 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
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About Chanac
Chanac is a commune in the Lozère department in southern France.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,212 |
| Population Density | 252 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4662°, 3.3430° |
| 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 Chanac
Chanac is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,212. The city sits at an elevation of 2,185 feet (666 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below France avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4662°N, 3.3430°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 148 km |
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 |
Chanac 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").
Schools in Chanac
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Marie Rivier | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chanac
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soulbox | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio CISBA | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Totem Lozère | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chanac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Départemental des Boissets | ||||
| La Ferme Caussenarde d'Autrefois | ||||
| Musée archéologique de Banassac | ||||
| Musée archéologique de Javols | ||||
| Musée des loups | ||||
| Musée du Gévaudan | ||||
| Musée Jean Boudou | ||||
| Utopix |
Libraries in Chanac
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chanac
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La halle | |||||
| Place de l'Aire | |||||
| Place des Salelles |
Hotels in Chanac
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chanac
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Chanac
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chanac
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chanac
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chanac
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Chanac
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Prat Peyrot | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski de Brameloup | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laguiole | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Lioran | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chanac
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chanac
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chanac
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Hippolyte | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul | |
| Église Saint-Privat |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chanac
What is the population of Chanac?
Chanac has a population of 1,212 residents and is located in France. The population density is 252 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chanac?
Chanac 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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