Chorges, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Chorges is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 2,016. Elevation: 2,897 ft (883 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

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

2,016 Population 208/sq mi density
2,897 ft Elevation 883 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Chorges

Chorges

Chorges is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.

People

Population2,016
Density208/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Population2,016
Population Density208 / sq mi
Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Coordinates44.5488°, 6.2773°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)

About Chorges

Chorges is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 2,016. The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet (883 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Chorges

Chorges has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 730 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F -2.4° / 7.2° 51.0
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -2.3° / 9° 41.2
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F 1.1° / 13.5° 47.8
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16.4° 56.7
May 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.4° 70.5
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.7° 60.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 49.6
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 51.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.5° 66.3
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.5° 81.5
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 1.5° / 11.2° 83.2
Dec 3°C / 37°F -1.5° / 7.4° 70.2
Chorges has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below France avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation2,897 ft (883 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates44.5488°N, 6.2773°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,949 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 35 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 34 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 84 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 49 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 35 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 82 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 130 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 126 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 134 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 93 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 116 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 82 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 117 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 97 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 79 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 86 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 103 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 30 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 110 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 122 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 147 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 4.3 in

Chorges has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Chorges

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire La Plaine - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chorges

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA - MP3 128 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chorges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Ecomusée
Écomusée
Ecomusée L'ancienne maison paysanne
La Bugage
Le Refuge des Animaux
Maison de l'Eau et des Énergies
Maison de la photographie Vivian Maier
Maison Du Bois
Maison du Mulet
Maison du Parc de l'Embrunais
Musée de la Casse
Musée De La Vallée
Musée de Montclar
Musée départemental
Musée des hommes et des montagnes
Muséoscope du lac

Libraries in Chorges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteque0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Mediateque Mairie du Lauzet-Ubaye0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Gap0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Chorges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Embrun
Marché de Seyne

Hotels in Chorges

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ax'Hôtel
Les Horizons du Lac

Cafes in Chorges

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L‘îlot Café

Castles in Chorges

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Château de Montgardin

Clinics in Chorges

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet infirmier Chaix /Casotti
Cabinet infirmier Héas
FR #9481477513

Veterinaries in Chorges

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #5733362687

Train Stations in Chorges

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chorges

Gas Stations in Chorges

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
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Banks in Chorges

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Chorges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale de Serre-Ponçon
Brasserie d'Ancelle
Brasserie de l'Aubrée
La Belle Epoque

Ski Resorts Near Chorges

67 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sestriere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pragelato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sansicario 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Signaraux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Chevalier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montgenèvre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Claviere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Abriès 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvieux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crévoux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Céüse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Orres 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Larche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montclar 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Argentera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chabanon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Auron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Seignus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratery 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Pelens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vars/Risoul 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Risoul 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancelle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dévoluy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Eyraud 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chaillol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orcières Merlette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguilles 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chorges

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altisurface de Banon-Small Airport
Altisurface du Grand Terrus-Small Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield-Small Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur Airfield-Small Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield-Small Airport
Clamensane Altisurface-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Lèques Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield-Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Crots Airfield-Small Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field-Small Airport
La Mure-Argens Airfield-Small Airport
Les Eyssagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Mens Airstrip-Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface-Small Airport
Oraison Airfield-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Puimoisson Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield-Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield-Small Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield-Small Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider Field-Small Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield-Small Airport
Sollières Sardières Airfield-Small Airport
Thorame-Basse Airfield-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)-Small Airport
Val Thorens Altiport-Small Airport
Valberg Altisurface-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chorges

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chorges

Treatment Centers in Chorges

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chorges

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
Chapelle Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague
Chapelle Saint-Pélade
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Pélade
Église Saint-Sauveur
Église Saint-Victor
La Maison Notre-Dame

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 Chorges

What is the population of Chorges?

Chorges has a population of 2,016 residents and is located in France. The population density is 208 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chorges?

Chorges has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

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