La Motte-Saint-Jean, France

Bourgogne · France

La Motte-Saint-Jean is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,203. Elevation: 981 ft (299 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

1,203 Population 90/sq mi density
981 ft Elevation 299 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About La Motte-Saint-Jean

La Motte-Saint-Jean

La Motte-Saint-Jean is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

People

Population1,203
Density90/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Population1,203
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Coordinates46.4959°, 3.9640°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Motte-Saint-Jean

La Motte-Saint-Jean is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,203. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 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 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

La Motte-Saint-Jean experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates46.4959°N, 3.9640°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 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 M4.2 109 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 130 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 106 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 135 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 106 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 121 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 94 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 106 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 54 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 149 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 127 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 105 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 94 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 55 km
Apr 14, 1991 8 km S of Poligny, France M3.3 135 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 105 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 117 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 140 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 90 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

La Motte-Saint-Jean has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in La Motte-Saint-Jean

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Les souvelaines - - - -
École primaire Le château - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Motte-Saint-Jean

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFM Business economic news MP3 256 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 - AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coquelicot - MP3

Museums in La Motte-Saint-Jean

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dock 713
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Nazaire
Glacière du Fourneau
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine
Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée du Hiéron
Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art
Observa'Loire

Libraries in La Motte-Saint-Jean

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0

Farmers Markets in La Motte-Saint-Jean

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boucherie Danjoux
Ma pâte à pizza
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)
Marché couvert
Marché de Marcigny
Marché Le Donjon

Breweries in La Motte-Saint-Jean

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du pèreSaint'Oy

Stadiums & Teams in La Motte-Saint-Jean

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near La Motte-Saint-Jean

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near La Motte-Saint-Jean

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Autun-Bellevue Airfield-Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Béard Airfield-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Bibost Airfield-Small Airport
Blanot Airfield-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Charmois Airfield-Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield-Small Airport
Le Parasoir 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
Pouilly-Maconge Airfield-Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield-Small Airport
Saulieu-Liernais Airfield-Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport
Ville Langy Airfield-Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Motte-Saint-Jean

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Motte-Saint-Jean?

La Motte-Saint-Jean has a population of 1,203 residents and is located in France. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Motte-Saint-Jean?

La Motte-Saint-Jean 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 29.5 inches.

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