Chârost, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Chârost is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,081. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

1,081 Population 106/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Chârost

Chârost

Chârost is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

People

Population1,081
Density106/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population1,081
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates46.9939°, 2.1164°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chârost

Chârost is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,081. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Chârost

Chârost has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.4° 58.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.9° 50.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 52.8
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.3° 62.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 75.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.8° 58.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.2° 63.5
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.2° 53.5
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22.1° 56.7
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.2° 74.2
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.6° / 11.2° 69.3
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.9° 67.4
Chârost experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates46.9939°N, 2.1164°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 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 93 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 125 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 141 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 45 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 70 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 125 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 128 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 132 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 87 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 56 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 122 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 132 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 128 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 74 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 63 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 126 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 116 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 84 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 77 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Chârost has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Chârost

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Élémentaire Monique et Gérard Bélicard - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chârost

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFI Monde - MP3 64 kbps
M40 - AAC 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry - MP3 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps
Masein80 - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chârost

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de l'Hospice Saint-Roch
Musée De La Fonderie
Musée de Vierzon
Musée Sitazin
Pôle de la porcelaine

Libraries in Chârost

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alain Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Louis Aragon0.0
La Maison des Tilleuls0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Brigitte Peskine0.0
Médiathèque de Lunery0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Paul Éluard0.0
Médiathèque Robert Desnos0.0
Médiathèque Trait d'union0.0
Salle Multimédia Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Chârost

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Emmaus
Marché d'Issoudun
Marché de Foëcy
Marché de Lignières
Marché de Mehun-sur-Yèvre
Marché du Mardi

Breweries in Chârost

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de l'Atelier 235
La Sagotte
Micro Brasserie Veridik

Stadiums & Teams in Chârost

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chârost

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air Base-Medium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM de Sury en Vaux-Small Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Briare Châtillon Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon Airfield-Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield-Small Airport
Dun sur Auron Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Guilly Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay Airfield-Small Airport
Joigny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield-Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Souesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport
Vouzon le Rabot Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chârost

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chârost

Treatment Centers in Chârost

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Instituts Thérapeutiques Éducatifs et Pédagogiques

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chârost

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Michel
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 Chârost?

Chârost has a population of 1,081 residents and is located in France. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chârost?

Chârost has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

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