Cruis, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Cruis is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 655. Elevation: 2,343 ft (714 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 655 |
| Population Density | 47 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0623°, 5.8357° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2 inches (817 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cruis
Cruis is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 655. The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet (714 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0623°N, 5.8357°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 120 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 93 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Cruis has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Cruis
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire de Cruis | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cruis
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMC FR | france, info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Provence | france, provence | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio ISA | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Zinzine | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| RDWA | eclectic | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Cruis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Ecomusée de l'Olivier | ||||
| Fondation Carzou | ||||
| Lou Paraïs - Maison Jean Giono | ||||
| Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles | ||||
| Micro-folie | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire ouvrière, Mines et Mineurs de Provence | ||||
| Musée Gallo-Romain | ||||
| Musée Scout Baden-Powell | ||||
| Musée Terre & Temps | ||||
| Paléogalerie | ||||
| Salagon, Musée et Jardins |
Libraries in Cruis
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblio-Brousse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Castellas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| La Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie l'Arbousier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aimé Blanc | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André-Roman | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Mées | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Gaston Imbert | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale d'Herbès | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Joseph | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Romain Selsis | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque-ludothèque de Volonne | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cruis
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Bio Forcalquier | |||||
| Marché bio La Brillanne | |||||
| Marché de Céreste | |||||
| Marché Provencal | |||||
| Place Joseph Fauchier |
Hotels in Cruis
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cruis
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cruis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Cérévisia | ||||
| Brasserie La Manosquine | ||||
| La Brass Bastelle |
Stadiums & Teams in Cruis
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Cruis
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montclar | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Céüse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ancelle | 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 | - | - | - |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Cruis
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | Large Airport |
| Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Aubenasson | - | Small Airport |
| Aix Les Milles airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Faucon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Grand Terrus | - | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Basse Maure Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berre-la-Fare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coustellet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flayosc Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Roquebrussanne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Queyrons Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pampelonne Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Pourrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon 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 |
| 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 |
| Vinon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cruis
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cruis |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cruis
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbatiale Notre-Dame de Lure | |
| Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Jacques | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cruis
What is the population of Cruis?
Cruis has a population of 655 residents and is located in France. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cruis?
Cruis has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.
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