Jaligny-sur-Besbre, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Jaligny-sur-Besbre is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 559. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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

559 Population 150/sq mi density
833 ft Elevation 254 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population559
Density150/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Population559
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Coordinates46.3833°, 3.5833°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jaligny-sur-Besbre

Jaligny-sur-Besbre is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 559. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°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.

Jaligny-sur-Besbre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates46.3833°N, 3.5833°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 78 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 75 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 75 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 137 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 63 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 75 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 75 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 136 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 124 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 91 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 76 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 74 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 138 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 136 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 132 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 112 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 128 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 120 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 133 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Jaligny-sur-Besbre has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège des Chenevières - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
Groupe scolaire Jean Zay - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jaligny-sur-Besbre

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Coquelicot - MP3

Museums in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Citevolution & Musée de la visitation
Église Saint-Nazaire
Electrodrome
Glacière du Fourneau
Musée de l'école
Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la mine
Musée James Joyce
Musée Josette Bournet
Musée rural Montacutain
Préhistorama

Libraries in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle0.0
Le Florilège0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jeanne Cressanges0.0
Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau0.0

Farmers Markets in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Marché Le Donjon
Marché le jeudi matin

Hotels in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de Paris
Villa Hortensia

Castles in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chavroches
Château de Jaligny
Château des Fougis
Château du Lonzat
Château du Vieux Chambord

Dentists in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guillot Pierre

Veterinaries in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finck Covillault Bayle Noirete

Gas Stations in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garage Alevêque

Banks in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back in Malt
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy
Café Rétro

Stadiums & Teams in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Jaligny-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 Jaligny-sur-Besbre

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon-Small 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
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight 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 Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Charmois Airfield-Small Airport
Lurcy-Lévis Airfield-Small Airport
Luzy Airfield-Small Airport
Montverdun 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
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport
Ville Langy Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jaligny-sur-Besbre

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte
Église Saint-Hippolyte
Église Saint-Léger
Église Sainte-Marie

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 Jaligny-sur-Besbre

What is the population of Jaligny-sur-Besbre?

Jaligny-sur-Besbre has a population of 559 residents and is located in France. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jaligny-sur-Besbre?

Jaligny-sur-Besbre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°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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