Craponne-sur-Arzon, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Craponne-sur-Arzon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,998. Elevation: 3,009 ft (917 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Craponne-sur-Arzon
Craponne-sur-Arzon is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,998 |
| Population Density | 155 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,009 ft (917 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3309°, 3.8482° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (865 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.7 inches (47 cm) |
About Craponne-sur-Arzon
Craponne-sur-Arzon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,998. The city sits at an elevation of 3,009 feet (917 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Climate in Craponne-sur-Arzon
Craponne-sur-Arzon has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,009 ft (917 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3309°N, 3.8482°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in |
Craponne-sur-Arzon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Craponne-sur-Arzon
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège privé Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Publique | - | - | - | - |
| Collège des Hauts de L'Arzon | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Craponne-sur-Arzon
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFM LE HIT | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MCRADIO | hits, pop rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 48FM - Liege | university radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central | live, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| LARS'N | documentaries, local music | OGG | |
| Radio Ondaine | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Multicolore Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM party | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Craponne-sur-Arzon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Écomusée des Monts du Forez | ||||
| Maison de la Fourme | ||||
| Maison de la Fourme, Les Ateliers du Goûts | ||||
| Moulin à papier de Richard-de-Bas | ||||
| Mus'Énergie | ||||
| Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle | ||||
| Musée de l'École 1900 | ||||
| Musée de la Dentelle | ||||
| Musée de la Radio | ||||
| Musée des mécaniques anciennes | ||||
| Musée des Pénitents Blancs | ||||
| Musée des Tapisseries | ||||
| Passage Kim En Joong |
Libraries in Craponne-sur-Arzon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Apinac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chenereilles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Gumières | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lézigneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Luriecq | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Margerie-Chantagret | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Marols | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Thomas la Garde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Soleymieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Verrières-en-Forez | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| L'école buissonière | 0.0 | |||||
| Les compères de Nasredine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alexandre Vialatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Usson-En-Forez | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Craponne-sur-Arzon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Soleymieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Garnier | 0.0 | |||||
| Rêves de livres | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Craponne-sur-Arzon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Ambert | |||||
| Marché d'Arlanc | |||||
| Marché de Chemintrand | |||||
| Marché de Craponne-sur-Arzon | |||||
| Marché de Marsac-en-Livradois | |||||
| Place Boncompain | |||||
| Place de la Mairie | |||||
| Place des Moulettes | |||||
| Place Henri Champagnac |
Cinemas in Craponne-sur-Arzon
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Craponne-sur-Arzon
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Craponne-sur-Arzon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Craponne-sur-Arzon
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Craponne-sur-Arzon
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Craponne-sur-Arzon
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Craponne-sur-Arzon
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Estables | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Nordique du Meygal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prabouré | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Craponne-sur-Arzon
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | - | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aubiat Sardon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fenestres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jayet Gannat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Parasoir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Peuch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Puy-Loudes Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Craponne-sur-Arzon
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| Saint-Georges-Lagricol |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Craponne-sur-Arzon
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Roch | |
| Église Saint-Caprais | |
| Église Saint-Georges | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Julien | |
| Église Sainte-Madeleine |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Craponne-sur-Arzon?
Craponne-sur-Arzon has a population of 1,998 residents and is located in France. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Craponne-sur-Arzon?
Craponne-sur-Arzon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.
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