Lapalisse, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Lapalisse is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,138. Elevation: 919 ft (280 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
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About Lapalisse
Lapalisse is a French commune located in the department of Allier in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,138 |
| Population Density | 246 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2484°, 3.6361° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.6 inches (980 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.6 inches (24 cm) |
About Lapalisse
Lapalisse is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,138. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above France avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2484°N, 3.6361°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Lapalisse has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Lapalisse
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée agricole du Boubonnais | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Lucien Colon | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Arc en Ciel | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire G. Giraud | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lapalisse
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFM Business | economic news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| RFM party | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio cactus | talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Lapalisse
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrodrome | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Musée de l'école | ||||
| Musée de l'Opéra | ||||
| Musée de la Figurine | ||||
| Musée de la mine | ||||
| Musée de la Vannerie | ||||
| Musée des arts d'Afrique et d'Asie | ||||
| Musée du verrier | ||||
| Musée James Joyce | ||||
| Musée Josette Bournet | ||||
| Musée rural Montacutain | ||||
| Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix | ||||
| Préhistorama |
Libraries in Lapalisse
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - Ferme Modèle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cusset | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du pole universitaire L'Orangerie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque les pieds dans l'eau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Valery-Larbaud | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lapalisse
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert de Vichy | |||||
| Marché du Pré Salé | |||||
| Marché Jaligny-sur-Besbre | |||||
| Marché Le Donjon | |||||
| Place du marché |
Hotels in Lapalisse
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lapalisse
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lapalisse
6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lapalisse
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lapalisse
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lapalisse
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lapalisse
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lapalisse
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back in Malt |
Ski Resorts Near Lapalisse
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 Lapalisse
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Yan Airport | SYT | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | - | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | - | 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 |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jayet Gannat 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 Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lurcy-Lévis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luzy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paray-le-Monial Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roanne Mably Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veauce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verneuil en Bourbonnais | - | Small Airport |
| Ville Langy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lapalisse
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lapalisse |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lapalisse
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Julien |
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Lapalisse?
Lapalisse has a population of 3,138 residents and is located in France. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lapalisse?
Lapalisse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.
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