Chappes, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chappes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,398. Elevation: 1,027 ft (313 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

1,398 Population 198/sq mi density
1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

Discover Chappes, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Chappes

Chappes

Chappes is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France. It is in the canton of Aigueperse.

People

Population1,398
Density198/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Population1,398
Population Density198 / sq mi
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Coordinates45.8685°, 3.2207°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)

About Chappes

Chappes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,398. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Chappes

Chappes has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8° 26.7
Feb 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 18.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 25.4
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 16.6° 52.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 67.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 69.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 62.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 61.6
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.6° 57.3
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.8° 49.6
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 3.8° / 12° 46.6
Dec 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.6° 29.4
Chappes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates45.8685°N, 3.2207°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 63 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 35 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 32 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 31 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 122 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 34 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 108 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 93 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 107 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 111 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 51 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 131 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 71 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 122 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 114 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 104 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 36 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 66 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 145 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 22 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Chappes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Chappes

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Jules Ferry - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Chappes

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont - AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT - MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Manouche - MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Chappes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Galerie du Colombier
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
Manoir de Veygoux
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Bargoin
Musée Baster
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée Pierre Mondanel
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Musée Yves-Machelon
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Chappes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Ménétrol0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Riom0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale0.0
CDI0.0
La Volvi'tech0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay0.0
Médiathèque de Combronde0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de l’Allier - Annexe Gannat0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0

Farmers Markets in Chappes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Halles
La Glacière
Marché
Marché couvert de Gannat
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Maringues
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché du mercredi
Marché du Pré Salé
Marché La Gauthière
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place du marché
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Breweries in Chappes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières le Plan B
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Chappes

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chappes

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chastreix 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prabouré 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalmazel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chappes

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chappes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chappes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chappes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-François

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Chappes.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Chappes

What is the population of Chappes?

Chappes has a population of 1,398 residents and is located in France. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chappes?

Chappes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Ennezat 2,748 pop · 2.0 mi Saint-Beauzire 2,210 pop · 2.4 mi Les Martres-d'Artière 1,953 pop · 3.3 mi Malintrat 1,057 pop · 4.0 mi Ménétrol 1,758 pop · 4.6 mi Gerzat 10,335 pop · 4.7 mi Pont-du-Château 12,412 pop · 5.0 mi Aulnat 4,662 pop · 5.4 mi Riom 18,820 pop · 5.5 mi Culhat 1,024 pop · 5.6 mi Mozac 3,957 pop · 6.3 mi Cébazat 8,953 pop · 6.4 mi Maringues 3,141 pop · 6.4 mi Châteaugay 3,138 pop · 6.6 mi
Compare Chappes with another city:

Want every data point for Chappes?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile