La Roche-Posay, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
La Roche-Posay is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,566. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 53°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 La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,566 |
| Population Density | 115 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7865°, 0.8122° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.6 inches (702 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,566. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below France avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7865°N, 0.8122°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
La Roche-Posay has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in La Roche-Posay
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Claire Fontaine | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Léon Huet | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Roche-Posay
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO PULSAR | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Elyon | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Dynamo | - | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in La Roche-Posay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de l'Étoile | ||||
| Archéolab | ||||
| Centre d'Interprétation du Roc-aux-Sorciers | ||||
| Donjon de Gouzon | ||||
| Maison des Abeilles | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Maison Musée René Descartes | ||||
| Musée archéologique | ||||
| Musée de la Ferme Acadienne | ||||
| Musée de la Préhistoire | ||||
| Musée des Traditions populaires et d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée Henri de Monfreid | ||||
| Musée la Poterne | ||||
| Musée Mado Robin | ||||
| Musée Minerve |
Libraries in La Roche-Posay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jeanne Ducluzeau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Maurice Fombeure | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Roche-Posay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Chauvigny | |||||
| Marché de la place des Halles | |||||
| Marché Place Milo Freslon | |||||
| Place des Anciens Combattants |
Hotels in La Roche-Posay
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Roche-Posay
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Roche-Posay
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Roche-Posay
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in La Roche-Posay
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Roche-Posay
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Roche-Posay
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in La Roche-Posay
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near La Roche-Posay
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Poitiers-Biard Airport | PIS | Medium Airport |
| Tours Val de Loire Airport | TUF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre | - | Small Airport |
| Amboise Dierre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Archigny Chenevelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Availles Limouzine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Azat le Ris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berneuil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandes La Perouille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brigueil le Chantre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brizay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channay-Rillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château de l'Estang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chauvigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Couhé Vérac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gajoubert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Blanc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pavillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lémeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Bardellières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libarderie Blond Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loches Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loudun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montmorillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montrichard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontlevoy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prissac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Branchs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Hippolyte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sepmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Le Louroux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Sorigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Roche-Posay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Roche Posay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Roche-Posay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Notre-Dame |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Roche-Posay?
La Roche-Posay has a population of 1,566 residents and is located in France. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Roche-Posay?
La Roche-Posay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.
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