Messeix, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Messeix is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 998. Elevation: 2,503 ft (763 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

998 Population 66/sq mi density
2,503 ft Elevation 763 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Messeix

Messeix

Messeix is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.

People

Population998
Density66/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation2,503 ft (763 m)
Population998
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation2,503 ft (763 m)
Coordinates45.6170°, 2.5416°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (836 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Messeix

Messeix is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 998. The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet (763 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Messeix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation2,503 ft (763 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates45.6170°N, 2.5416°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

306 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 68 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 45 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 43 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 139 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 101 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 146 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 57 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 132 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 44 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 73 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 85 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 138 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 91 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 68 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 145 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 99 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 83 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 111 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 130 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 38 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Messeix has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Messeix

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire les 3 Vallées - - - -
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Radio Stations near Messeix

3 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Messeix

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Grange
Maison Garenne
Minérail
Musée citoyen des arts verriers
Musée de l'Ecole Rurale
Musée de la Tannerie et du Cuir
Musée des Orages et de la Foudre
Musée du Pays d'Ussel
Musée Georges Pompidou
Scénomusée Grange de Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien
Scénomusée la Toinette et Julien

Libraries in Messeix

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Larodde0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Marmontel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La médiathèque de Lanobre0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque0.0
médiathèque de Liginiac0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Haute-Corrèze0.0
Médiathèque L'Oiseau Lyre0.0
Médiathèque Léon Gerbe0.0
Pôle de lecture du Sancy (Médiathèque)0.0

Farmers Markets in Messeix

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maché Couvert d'Ussel
Marché couvert
Marché de Producteurs

Breweries in Messeix

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Montagnes
L'Artense

Ski Resorts Near Messeix

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Messeix

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons-Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble-Small Airport
Calviac Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Évaux Airfield-Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chansèves 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 Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Messeix

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Messeix

Churches & Religious Organizations in Messeix

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Marie
Église de la Sainte-Trinité
Église Saint-Genès
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 Messeix

What is the population of Messeix?

Messeix has a population of 998 residents and is located in France. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Messeix?

Messeix has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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