Orcet, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Orcet is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,802. Elevation: 1,286 ft (392 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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

2,802 Population 1,274/sq mi density
1,286 ft Elevation 392 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Orcet

Orcet

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

People

Population2,802
Density1,274/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Population2,802
Population Density1,274 / sq mi
Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Coordinates45.7036°, 3.1688°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.3 inches (90 cm)

About Orcet

Orcet is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,802. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet (392 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Orcet

Orcet has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8° 26.7
Feb 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 18.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 25.4
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 16.6° 52.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 67.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 69.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 62.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 61.6
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.6° 57.3
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.8° 49.6
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 3.8° / 12° 46.6
Dec 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.6° 29.4
Orcet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,274/sq mi
Coordinates45.7036°N, 3.1688°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 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 73 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 42 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 38 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 128 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 43 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 119 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 74 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 40 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 45 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 92 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 131 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 118 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 53 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 44 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 85 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 125 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 128 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 125 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 47 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 17 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in

Orcet has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Orcet

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Paul Bador - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Orcet

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont - AAC+ 64 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Jazz Manouche - MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Orcet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pomel
Espace Temple de Mercure
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Fontaines Pétrifiantes
Grottes du Mont Cornadore
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
Maison du Saint-Nectaire
Manoir de Veygoux
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Bargoin
Musée Baster
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Tannerie
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée départemental de la Céramique
Musée des Peintres de l'École de Murol
Musée du Ski
Musée La Pierre Philosophale
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée Pierre Mondanel
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Orcet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Ménétrol0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Riom0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale0.0
CDI0.0
La Volvi'tech0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay0.0
Médiathèque de Besse0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale entre Dore et Allier0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0
René-Char Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Orcet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Halles
La Glacière
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Maringues
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché La Gauthière
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place du marché
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Theme Parks in Orcet

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anatolia Parc

Golf Courses in Orcet

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf du Domaine du Val d'Auzon

Breweries in Orcet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières le Plan B
Brasserie du Sancy
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Orcet

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Orcet

6 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 - - -
Prabouré 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalmazel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Orcet

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Évaux Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut 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
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Orcet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Orcet

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orcet

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Mary

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 Orcet?

Orcet has a population of 2,802 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,274 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Orcet?

Orcet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 35.3 inches of snow.

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