La Souterraine, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
La Souterraine is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 4,978. Elevation: 1,260 ft (384 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°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 Souterraine
La Souterraine is a commune in the west-central French department of Creuse.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,978 |
| Population Density | 348 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2379°, 1.4860° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.3 inches (1,328 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.3 inches (18 cm) |
About La Souterraine
La Souterraine is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 4,978. The city sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet (384 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2379°N, 1.4860°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
La Souterraine has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in La Souterraine
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Tristan L'Hermite | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Raymond Loewy | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Raymond Loewy | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Raymond Loewy | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle Fossé des Canards | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Souterraine
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing FM | blues, gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| rtf (RU) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vassivière | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) | french chansons, french music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| rjfm | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Masein80 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Dynamo | - | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in La Souterraine
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espace Monet Rollinat | ||||
| Espace Valadon | ||||
| Galerie de Peintures de Monsieur Forjan | ||||
| Hôtel Lépinat | ||||
| Klepsydra | ||||
| La Maison des Sorcière | ||||
| Micro Folie | ||||
| Micro-Folie | ||||
| Musée de la Minéralogie | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance 39/45 | ||||
| Musée de la Vallée de la Creuse | ||||
| Musée du Vélo du Haut Limousin | ||||
| Musée René Baubérot | ||||
| Musée René Baubérot | ||||
| Scénovision | ||||
| Urêka |
Libraries in La Souterraine
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliohèque Athanase Bassinet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Châtelus-le-Marcheix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale Gartempe Saint-Pardoux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Mis & Thiennot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Benjamin Bord | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque au fil des mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Chatreix | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Souterraine
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Châteauponsac | |||||
| Marché d'Orsennes |
Hotels in La Souterraine
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Souterraine
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Souterraine
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in La Souterraine
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Souterraine
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Souterraine
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in La Souterraine
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Souterraine
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Souterraine
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Souterraine
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bières Lémovice | ||||
| Brasserie Sostra |
Airports Near La Souterraine
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Châteauroux Déols airport | CHR | Medium Airport |
| Limoges Airport | LIG | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Junien | - | Small Airport |
| Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Azat le Ris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bataillou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berneuil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandes La Perouille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brigueil le Chantre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Châteauroux Villers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gajoubert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Issoudun Le Fay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Blanc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pavillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libarderie Blond Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montmorillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pérols sur Vézère Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peyrelevade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prissac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Souterraine
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Souterraine |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Souterraine
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Notre-Dame de La Souterraine | |
| Église Sainte-Madeleine |
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 Souterraine?
La Souterraine has a population of 4,978 residents and is located in France. The population density is 348 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Souterraine?
La Souterraine has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.
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