Charensat, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Charensat is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 596. Elevation: 2,241 ft (683 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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

596 Population 34/sq mi density

2,241 ft Elevation 683 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

31.1 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population596

Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

Rain31.1 in/yr

Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)

Population	596
Population Density	34 / sq mi
Elevation	2,241 ft (683 m)
Coordinates	45.9866°, 2.6362°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	49°F (9°C)
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Charensat

Charensat is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 596. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet (683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Charensat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	48.6°F
	10% below France avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,241 ft (683 m)
Area	17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	45.9866°N, 2.6362°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"

18% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.39"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 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	27 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	13 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	16 km
Aug 23, 1997	7 km NW of Chaillac, France	M3.7	121 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	24 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	77 km
Jan 29, 1994	4 km WSW of Luant, France	M3.6	119 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	108 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	14 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	148 km
Jun 2, 1990	0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France	M3.5	106 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	148 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	123 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	96 km
Jun 16, 2005	7 km N of Chaillac, France	M3.4	118 km
Mar 30, 2002	7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France	M3.3	128 km
Nov 14, 1997	4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France	M3.3	76 km
Jul 6, 1990	4 km E of Le Blanc, France	M3.3	136 km
Jun 25, 1996	6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France	M3.3	140 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	119 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (35 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in
March	42°F (5°C)	1.8 in	Driest
April	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in

Charensat has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Charensat

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École Élémentaire	-	-	-	-
École maternelle de Biollet	-	-	-	-
École primaire Michel Matinier	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Charensat

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
NRJ Clermont	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
Maxi France radio	chansons françaises, pop	MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Manouche	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand	culture, electronic	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Charensat

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Maison de la Mine et du Tourisme
Musée de la Résistance

Libraries in Charensat

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby		0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale		0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale		0.0

Farmers Markets in Charensat

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Marché couvert
Marché de Producteurs

Hotels in Charensat

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Chancelade Hotel

Castles in Charensat

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chateau de Montel-de-Gelat

Chateau De Mouneyroux

Breweries in Charensat

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie des Montagnes
Brasserie des Sagnes
Distillerie Le Compas

Ski Resorts Near Charensat

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Le Grand Sancy	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chastreix	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Charensat

32 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport	CFE	Large Airport
Montluçon-Guéret Airport	MCU	Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons	-	Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte	-	Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble	-	Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield	-	Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield	-	Small Airport
Évaux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield	-	Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield	-	Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lurcy-Lévis Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Christophe 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
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Veauce Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Charensat

4 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Charensat
Dontreix
Montel-de-Gelat
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charensat

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle de la Vierge
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Église de la Translation de Saint-Martin
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Genoux
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Mamert
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Charensat

What is the population of Charensat?

Charensat has a population of 596 residents and is located in France. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Charensat?

Charensat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

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