Pierrefort, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Pierrefort is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 868. Elevation: 3,071 ft (936 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Pierrefort
Pierrefort is a commune in the département of Cantal and Auvergne region in south-central France.
People
Climate
| Population | 868 |
| Population Density | 92 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9218°, 2.8381° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.6 inches (853 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.0 inches (20 cm) |
About Pierrefort
Pierrefort is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 868. The city sits at an elevation of 3,071 feet (936 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below France avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9218°N, 2.8381°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Pierrefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Pierrefort
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire | - | - | - | - |
| Collège des Gorges de La Truyère | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Jean Carbonel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pierrefort
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totem Lozère | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pierrefort
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buron de Belles-Aigues | ||||
| Knife Museum | ||||
| L'ostal de la Marissou | ||||
| La Chapelle des Pénitents | ||||
| Le Grenier de Capou | ||||
| Maison de la Cabrette | ||||
| Maison de la Faune | ||||
| Mémorial des déportés de Murat | ||||
| Micro-Musée du Clairon Rolland | ||||
| Musée du Cardinal Verdier | ||||
| Musée du Haut-Rouergue |
Libraries in Pierrefort
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aubrac-Laguiole | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque George Pompidou | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pierrefort
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle |
Hotels in Pierrefort
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pierrefort
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Pierrefort
5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pierrefort
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pierrefort
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pierrefort
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Pierrefort
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pierrefort
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Pierrefort
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Brameloup | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laguiole | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Lioran | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Sancy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chastreix | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Pierrefort
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aurillac airport | AUR | Medium Airport |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | MEN | Medium Airport |
| Rodez–Aveyron Airport | RDZ | Medium Airport |
| Altisurface de La Taillade | - | Small Airport |
| Bozouls Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cassagnes-Bégonhès Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Conques Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fenestres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Florac Ste Enimie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Graissac le Faula Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Bruel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Peuch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Bories Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarrans Cantoin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ussel-Thalamy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pierrefort
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lacapelle-Barrès | |
| Pierrefort | |
| Relais La Poste | |
| Relais La Poste | |
| Relais Poste de Cevens | |
| Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux | |
| Therondels |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pierrefort
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de la Boyle | |
| Chapelle de Pierrefiche | |
| Chapelle de Planchis | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Turlande | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Étienne | |
| Église Saint-Germain | |
| Église Saint-Hilaire | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Julien | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Men | |
| Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens | |
| Église Saint-Saturnin | |
| Église Sainte-Agathe |
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Waterfalls Near Pierrefort
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Pierrefort.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cascade de Croutes | |
| Cascade de Montréal |
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What is the population of Pierrefort?
Pierrefort has a population of 868 residents and is located in France. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pierrefort?
Pierrefort has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.
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