Espaly-Saint-Marcel, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Espaly-Saint-Marcel is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,971. Elevation: 2,096 ft (639 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

3,971 Population 613/sq mi density
2,096 ft Elevation 639 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Espaly-Saint-Marcel

Espaly-Saint-Marcel

Espaly-Saint-Marcel is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population3,971
Density613/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Population3,971
Population Density613 / sq mi
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Coordinates45.0479°, 3.8656°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)

About Espaly-Saint-Marcel

Espaly-Saint-Marcel is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,971. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet (639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

Espaly-Saint-Marcel 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 38.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 6.7° 28.1
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.6° 33.3
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.4° 57.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.4° 76.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.7° 75.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 71.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.4° 60.7
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.6° 69.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5° / 14.8° 67.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 0.8° / 9.1° 63.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -1.8° / 6.1° 42.3
Espaly-Saint-Marcel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density613/sq mi
Coordinates45.0479°N, 3.8656°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below France avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

294 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 93 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 137 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 130 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 133 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 132 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 129 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 130 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 123 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 133 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 131 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 68 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 104 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 139 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 93 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 78 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 137 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 59 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 140 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 54 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Espaly-Saint-Marcel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée professionnel Auguste Aymard - - - -
Ecole Primaire - - - -
Ecole Maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Espaly-Saint-Marcel

7 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

Museums in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée de la ruralité
Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel
Grottes Troglodytiques
Le Camino
Musée Crozatier
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Béate
Musée des Croyances populaires
Musée des mécaniques anciennes
Musée Jules Romains

Libraries in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Les compères de Nasredine0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon0.0
Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire0.0
Médiathèque Henri Dubois0.0
Médiathèque René Garnier0.0

Farmers Markets in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place Boncompain
Place de la Mairie
Place des Moulettes
Place du Plot
Place Henri Champagnac

Hotels in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel L'Ermitage

Cafes in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'atelier des chats

Banks in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Golf Courses in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf du Puy en Velay

Ski Resorts Near Espaly-Saint-Marcel

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
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 - - -

Airports Near Espaly-Saint-Marcel

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium 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
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield-Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield-Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield-Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield-Small Airport
Précieux Airfield-Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield-Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Espaly-Saint-Marcel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Saint-Joseph-de-Bon-Espoir
Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix
Grottes Saint-Joseph

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 Espaly-Saint-Marcel

What is the population of Espaly-Saint-Marcel?

Espaly-Saint-Marcel has a population of 3,971 residents and is located in France. The population density is 613 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Espaly-Saint-Marcel?

Espaly-Saint-Marcel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

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