La Gresle, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

La Gresle is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 830. Elevation: 1,719 ft (524 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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

830 Population 110/sq mi density
1,719 ft Elevation 524 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population830
Density110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Population830
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Coordinates46.0770°, 4.2849°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About La Gresle

La Gresle is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 830. The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet (524 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

La Gresle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates46.0770°N, 4.2849°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

314 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 131 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 133 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 91 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 108 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 116 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 146 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 146 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 115 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 115 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 94 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 137 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 113 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 108 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 105 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 122 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 24 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 97 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 114 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 23 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 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in

La Gresle has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in La Gresle

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Les Cenelles - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Gresle

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
Activ radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party - MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 - AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in La Gresle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Charlieu
Boucle Ferroviaire
Couvent des Cordeliers
Écomusée
Écomusée du Haut-Beaujolais
Exposition de Peinture
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Le Grand Couvert
Maison des Patrimoines en Bourgogne du Sud
Maison des Vieux Métiers
Musée Barthélemy Thimonnier de la Machine à coudre et du Cycle
Musée de l'école de Belleroche
Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée de la vallée de la Truche
Musée du Tissage
Musée du tissage et de la soierie
Musée Jean-Claude Colin
Musée Joseph Dechelette
Musée Reflet Brionnais
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis
Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez
Retro Machines

Libraries in La Gresle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arcinges0.0
Bibliothèque d'Écoche0.0
Bibliothèque de Chamelet0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne0.0
Bibliothèque de Vougy0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
La médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Champollion0.0
Médiathèque de Belmont-de-la-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon0.0
Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté0.0
Médiathèque de Roanne0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Besson0.0
Médiathèque La Grange Aventure0.0
Point Lecture du Mayollet0.0
Quartier Livres0.0

Farmers Markets in La Gresle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle des Marchés
Les Halles Diderot
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)
Marché de Marcigny
Parking - Marché de Perreux

Cafes in La Gresle

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café du Centre

Breweries in La Gresle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La limaille
La Part des Autres
La Part des Autres
Les Brasseurs du Sornin
Les Deux Branches
Ninkasi
Sarl Hugo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in La Gresle

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near La Gresle

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prabouré 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalmazel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near La Gresle

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield-Medium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon-Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie-Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Bibost Airfield-Small Airport
Brancion Airfield-Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield-Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield-Small Airport
Luzy Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield-Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield-Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield-Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield-Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield-Small Airport
Précieux Airfield-Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield-Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield-Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield-Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield-Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield-Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in La Gresle

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale

Treatment Centers in La Gresle

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Les Bruyères | Inicea
kinésithérapeute

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Gresle

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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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What is the population of La Gresle?

La Gresle has a population of 830 residents and is located in France. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Gresle?

La Gresle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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