Mérinchal, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Mérinchal is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 654. Elevation: 2,336 ft (712 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

654 Population 37/sq mi density

2,336 ft Elevation 712 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

32.3 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population654

Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

Rain32.3 in/yr

Elevation2,336 ft (712 m)

Population	654
Population Density	37 / sq mi
Elevation	2,336 ft (712 m)
Coordinates	45.9168°, 2.4884°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature	49°F (9°C)
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mérinchal

Mérinchal is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 654. The city sits at an elevation of 2,336 feet (712 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Mérinchal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,336 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	48.9°F
	9% below France avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,336 ft (712 m)
Area	17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density	37/sq mi
Coordinates	45.9168°N, 2.4884°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"

15% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.43"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

313 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	36 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	25 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	27 km
Aug 23, 1997	7 km NW of Chaillac, France	M3.7	115 km
Jan 29, 1994	4 km WSW of Luant, France	M3.6	117 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	37 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	72 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	26 km
Jun 2, 1990	0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France	M3.5	103 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	104 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	103 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	118 km
Jun 16, 2005	7 km N of Chaillac, France	M3.4	113 km
Nov 14, 1997	4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France	M3.3	78 km
Jan 19, 1999	3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.3	26 km
Jul 6, 1990	4 km E of Le Blanc, France	M3.3	131 km
Jun 9, 1991	8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France	M3.3	71 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	115 km
Jun 25, 1996	6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France	M3.3	134 km
May 6, 2000	11 km ENE of Chaillac, France	M3.3	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (41 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	41 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.1 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in	Driest
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.0 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in

Mérinchal has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Mérinchal

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire	-	-	-	-
École maternelle	-	-	-	-
École maternelle	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Mérinchal

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Jazz Manouche	-	MP3 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48	-	MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny	-	MP3 128 kbps
radio libertaire	-	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Mérinchal

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Ancienne usine Chapal
Écomusée de la Pelletrie
La maison des souvenirs
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois

Libraries in Mérinchal

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0

Farmers Markets in Mérinchal

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Marché de Crocq
Marché de Producteurs

Castles in Mérinchal

6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château

Château de Brousse

Château de Chard

Domaine du château de La Combe

Ferme du Boisqueyreau

Les Vergnes

Gas Stations in Mérinchal

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #11881583964

FR #1934021983

SARL Fauverteix

Breweries in Mérinchal

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Distillerie Le Compas

Ski Resorts Near Mérinchal

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Le Grand Sancy	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chastreix	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Mérinchal

25 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport	CFE	Large Airport
Montluçon-Guéret Airport	MCU	Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons	-	Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte	-	Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble	-	Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield	-	Small Airport
Évaux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield	-	Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Tuilière Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Veauce Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Mérinchal

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Mérinchal
Saint-Avit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mérinchal

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle Saint-Mamert
Église Saint-Avit
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pardoux
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mérinchal

What is the population of Mérinchal?

Mérinchal has a population of 654 residents and is located in France. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mérinchal?

Mérinchal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

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