Lye, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Lye is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 802. Elevation: 302 ft (92 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

802 Population 156/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population802
Density156/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population802
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates47.2280°, 1.4740°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lye

Lye is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 802. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Lye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates47.2280°N, 1.4740°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.68"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 98 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 140 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 78 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 119 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 149 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 25 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 60 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 84 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 90 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 100 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 57 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 145 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 81 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 79 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 142 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 72 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 91 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 132 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 147 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.3 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 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Lye has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Lye

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lye

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrj New Hits Friday hits AAC+ 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Parcheminier
Château de Bouges
Collection de Voitures Hippomobiles
Maison Jean Fouquet
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée du Cuir et du Parchemin
Musée présence américaine

Libraries in Lye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Médiathèque de Valençay0.0
Médiathèque Dominique Frot0.0
Médiathèque Robert Gersy0.0

Farmers Markets in Lye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché le vendredi
Marché Vêtement

Airports Near Lye

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Beaugency Airfield-Small Airport
Blois Le Breuil Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny du Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield-Small Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Les Lilas Airfield-Small Airport
Frepelle Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay Airfield-Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Mardié Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Morand Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Pontlevoy Airfield-Small Airport
Prissac Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Branchs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Souesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Sougé Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport
Vouzon le Rabot Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lye

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame

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 Lye?

Lye has a population of 802 residents and is located in France. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lye?

Lye has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

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