Chénérailles, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Chénérailles is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 777. Elevation: 1,726 ft (526 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

777 Population 60/sq mi density

1,726 ft Elevation 526 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

30.0 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population777

Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)

Rain30.0 in/yr

Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)

Population	777
Population Density	60 / sq mi
Elevation	1,726 ft (526 m)
Coordinates	46.1127°, 2.1753°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature	51°F (10°C)
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	30.0 inches (762 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chénérailles

Chénérailles is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 777. The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet (526 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Chénérailles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.8°F
	6% below France avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,726 ft (526 m)
Area	13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²)
Population Density	60/sq mi
Coordinates	46.1127°N, 2.1753°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"

21% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 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	35 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	135 km
Oct 3, 1999	11 km W of Écueillé, France	M3.8	133 km
Jan 25, 1993	7 km SSE of Souesmes, France	M3.8	143 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	51 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	54 km
Aug 23, 1997	7 km NW of Chaillac, France	M3.7	83 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	58 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	40 km
Jan 29, 1994	4 km WSW of Luant, France	M3.6	84 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	134 km
Nov 16, 1991	2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France	M3.5	138 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	52 km
Jun 2, 1990	0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France	M3.5	71 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	146 km
Feb 15, 1999	5 km NE of Chauvigny, France	M3.4	126 km
Jun 16, 2005	7 km N of Chaillac, France	M3.4	81 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	134 km
Mar 30, 2002	7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France	M3.3	90 km
Jul 6, 1990	4 km E of Le Blanc, France	M3.3	99 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (72 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	2.0 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in	Driest
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in

Chénérailles has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Chénérailles

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Ecole primaire de Chénérailles	-	-	-	-
Collège Simone Veil	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Chénérailles

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
rtf (RU)	pop	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48	-	MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny	-	MP3 128 kbps
rjfm	-	MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire	-	MP3 256 kbps
Masein80	-	MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chénérailles

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Am'Carta
Ancienne usine Chapal
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Château
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Coopérative diamantaire La Felletinoise
Domaine de Banizette
Écomusée de la Pelletrie
Maison de la réserve
Maison du Tapissier
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois
Musée archéologique Michel Gallemard

Libraries in Chénérailles

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs		0.0
Bibliothèque de Vallière		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Centre Culturel et Artistique Jean Lurçat		0.0
Le Chat'Pitre		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale		0.0
Municipale de Cressat		0.0

Farmers Markets in Chénérailles

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Halle
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubusson
Marché de Boussac
Marché de Crocq
Marché de Felletin

Cafes in Chénérailles

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Norre

Castles in Chénérailles

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Etangsannes

Château de Mazeau

Château de Villemonteix

Château du Chiroux

Gas Stations in Chénérailles

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #290754836

Banks in Chénérailles

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Crédit Agricole Centre-France

Breweries in Chénérailles

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie La 23

Ski Resorts Near Chénérailles

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 Chénérailles

21 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Châteauroux Déols airport	CHR	Medium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret Airport	MCU	Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons	-	Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield	-	Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield	-	Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield	-	Small Airport
Évaux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Chénérailles

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Chénérailles
Peyrat-la-Nonière

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chénérailles

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Forêt
Église Saint-Barthélémy
Église Saint-Caprais
Église Saint-Didier-et-Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Julien-de-Brioude
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Chénérailles

What is the population of Chénérailles?

Chénérailles has a population of 777 residents and is located in France. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chénérailles?

Chénérailles has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Gouzon 1,410 pop · 6.3 mi Ahun 1,394 pop · 6.5 mi Ajain 1,019 pop · 10.7 mi Aubusson 4,907 pop · 10.9 mi Sainte-Feyre 2,566 pop · 12.6 mi Guéret 12,955 pop · 15.1 mi Évaux-les-Bains 1,277 pop · 15.5 mi Felletin 1,577 pop · 15.8 mi Boussac 1,380 pop · 16.4 mi Auzances 1,435 pop · 16.6 mi Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois 1,892 pop · 17.7 mi Bonnat 1,293 pop · 19.7 mi Saint-Vaury 2,016 pop · 21.1 mi Quinssaines 1,038 pop · 21.8 mi

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