Oradour-sur-Vayres, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Oradour-sur-Vayres is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,607. Elevation: 1,161 ft (354 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

1,607 Population 107/sq mi density
1,161 ft Elevation 354 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
59.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Oradour-sur-Vayres

Oradour-sur-Vayres is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in west-central France.

People

Population1,607
Density107/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Population1,607
Population Density107 / sq mi
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Coordinates45.7319°, 0.8668°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation59.0 inches (1,500 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Oradour-sur-Vayres

Oradour-sur-Vayres is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,607. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet (354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Oradour-sur-Vayres

Oradour-sur-Vayres has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1025 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 90.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.4° 74.7
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.1° 76.2
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6.3° / 14.8° 89.0
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.6° 92.7
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 22° 81.1
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.1° 62.4
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 14.8° / 24.5° 72.3
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 11.9° / 20.7° 78.6
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.2° 96.7
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.9° / 10.8° 105.7
Dec 5.3°C / 42°F 2.7° / 7.9° 105.0
Oradour-sur-Vayres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates45.7319°N, 0.8668°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above France avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 135 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 107 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 145 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 149 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 51 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 81 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 71 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 94 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 89 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 134 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 101 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 120 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 36 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 108 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 91 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 93 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 44 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 97 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 96 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Oradour-sur-Vayres has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Oradour-sur-Vayres

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Topaze Éducation - - - -
École primaire Pierre de Ronsard - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oradour-sur-Vayres

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swing FM blues, gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) french chansons, french music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Oradour-sur-Vayres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour-sur-Glane
Coutellerie de Nontron
Écomusée du Pays de Châlus
Espace Météorite Paul Pellas - Maison de la réserve
Galerie de l'Or
Musée Départemental d'Art Contemporain
Musée des Los Rejauvits
Musée du chanvre et de la ganterie
Pôle Expérimental Métiers d'Art de Nontron et du Périgord Vert

Libraries in Oradour-sur-Vayres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Oradour-sur-Glane0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque René Join0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Chabanais0.0

Farmers Markets in Oradour-sur-Vayres

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boutique Le Comptoir des Lions
Parking

Dentists in Oradour-sur-Vayres

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Delage

Gas Stations in Oradour-sur-Vayres

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #5174934332
Station U

Stadiums & Teams in Oradour-sur-Vayres

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Airports Near Oradour-sur-Vayres

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Argentine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-Tourette-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien-Small Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux Airfield-Small Airport
Augignac Airfield-Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield-Small Airport
Azat le Ris Airfield-Small Airport
Bataillou Airfield-Small Airport
Bellac Airfield-Small Airport
Berneuil Airfield-Small Airport
Brigueil le Chantre Airfield-Small Airport
Chenommet Airfield-Small Airport
Condac Airfield-Small Airport
Condat sur Vézère-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord Airfield-Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hautefaye Airfield-Small Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Luquet Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield-Small Airport
Libarderie Blond Airfield-Small Airport
Malbec Airfield-Small Airport
Mauzens et Miremont Airfield-Small Airport
Moncouche Airfield-Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield-Small Airport
Pillac Airfield-Small Airport
Piste du Tartou-Small Airport
Plazac Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Ciers Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sanet Agonac Airfield-Small Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs Airfield-Small Airport
Terrasson le Bos Airfield-Small Airport
Tieleman Aviation Airfield-Small Airport
Troches-Pompadour Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oradour-sur-Vayres

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oradour-sur-Vayres
Vayres

Treatment Centers in Oradour-sur-Vayres

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SSR Nord
SSR Sud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oradour-sur-Vayres

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Bazile
Église Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Jean

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 Oradour-sur-Vayres?

Oradour-sur-Vayres has a population of 1,607 residents and is located in France. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 15.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oradour-sur-Vayres?

Oradour-sur-Vayres 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 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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