Montcel, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Montcel is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 846. Elevation: 1,932 ft (589 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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

846 Population 143/sq mi density
1,932 ft Elevation 589 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population846
Density143/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Population846
Population Density143 / sq mi
Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Coordinates45.7247°, 5.9832°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,948 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches (107 cm)

About Montcel

Montcel is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 846. The city sits at an elevation of 1,932 feet (589 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Montcel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,932 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates45.7247°N, 5.9832°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above France avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,083 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 137 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 110 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 149 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 32 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 24 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 43 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 142 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 30 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 106 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 131 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 150 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 112 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 140 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 52 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 148 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 120 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 142 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 130 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 78 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Montcel has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Montcel

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institut médico-éducatif - - - -
La Ribambelle - - - -
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Montcel

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) - AAC+ 96 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
One FM (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima - MP3 192 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse - MP3
Air Gay Radio (GB) - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Montcel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
espace archéologique: les thermes du boutae
Galerie Eurêka
Hôtel de Cordon
Jardins des Charmettes
Les Charmettes
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Maison Faune-Flore
Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau
Moulin de la Tourne
Musée d'art contemporain et d'art régional
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Bois
Musée du Château
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Faure
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Léon Marès
Musée Savoisien
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly
Observatoire régional des lacs alpins

Libraries in Montcel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au coin du livre0.0
Au pré de mon livre0.0
Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de Lovagny0.0
Bibliothèque de Poisy - Le Forum0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes0.0
Bibliothèque des Loisirs0.0
Bibliothèque des Pommaries0.0
Bibliothèque des Tilleuls0.0
Bibliothèque du Club Alpin Français d'Annecy0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Collonge0.0
Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque Livio Benedetti0.0
Bibliothèque Marguerite Chevron0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Prairie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Ravoire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Novel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Romains0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire d'Annecy0.0
Bouquiniste0.0
Cure0.0
Espaces jeunes Prépoulain0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
L'Envolée0.0
La Bouquinerie0.0
La crypte aux livres0.0
La Lyaude0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
La Turbine0.0
Le Kioske0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bonlieu0.0
Médiathèque de Cognin0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens0.0
Médiathèque Samivel0.0
Savoie-biblio0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Montcel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché Couvert des Halles
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché de Culoz
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché de Novel
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
Marché des Teppes
Marché du quartier du Vallon
Marché du Sierroz
Marché Place des Romains
Place Jean Jaurès

Breweries in Montcel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bombardos
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie du Merle
Brasserie La Barbue
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
La Baujue
La petite fabrique
Le Mel'in
Les brasseurs savoyards
Les Brasseurs Savoyards
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Montcel

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Montcel

75 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Serra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Coulmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Montcel

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Côte Airfield-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Montcel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Montcel

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique du Château de Bon Attrait
Clinique Inicea - Le Mont Veyrier
Clinique SMR La Marteraye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montcel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Maurice

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Montcel

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Montcel.

Name Description
Cascade du Pessu

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 Montcel

What is the population of Montcel?

Montcel has a population of 846 residents and is located in France. The population density is 143 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Montcel?

Montcel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.

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