Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,959. Elevation: 755 ft (230 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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About Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a commune in the Allier department in central France.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,959 |
| Population Density | 168 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5221°, 3.6811° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.9 inches (759 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,959. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below France avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5221°N, 3.6811°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Dompierre-sur-Besbre has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.9").
Schools in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire George Sand | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Louis Pergaud | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Tivoli | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dompierre-sur-Besbre
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFM Business | economic news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| radio cactus | talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Coquelicot | - | MP3 |
Museums in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Église Saint-Nazaire | ||||
| Glacière du Fourneau | ||||
| Moulin Méchin | ||||
| Musée de la mine | ||||
| Musée rural Montacutain | ||||
| Préhistorama |
Libraries in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre | |||||
| Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre | |||||
| Marché Le Donjon |
Hotels in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy |
Ski Resorts Near Dompierre-sur-Besbre
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Dompierre-sur-Besbre
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Nevers-Fourchambault Airport | NVS | Medium Airport |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Yan Airport | SYT | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Aubiat Sardon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Autun-Bellevue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Banelle Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM La Bouble | - | Small Airport |
| Béard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blanot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jayet Gannat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jouet sur l'Aubois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Clayette Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Collancelle Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Tuilière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Charmois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lurcy-Lévis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luzy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paray-le-Monial Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roanne Mably Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saulieu-Liernais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veauce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verneuil en Bourbonnais | - | Small Airport |
| Ville Langy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Joseph |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Dompierre-sur-Besbre?
Dompierre-sur-Besbre has a population of 2,959 residents and is located in France. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dompierre-sur-Besbre?
Dompierre-sur-Besbre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.
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