Pleaux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Pleaux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,838. Elevation: 2,083 ft (635 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

1,838 Population 145/sq mi density

2,083 ft Elevation 635 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

32.6 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Pleaux

Pleaux is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.

People

Population1,838

Density145/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

Rain32.6 in/yr

Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)

Population	1,838
Population Density	145 / sq mi
Elevation	2,083 ft (635 m)
Coordinates	45.1348°, 2.2265°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	50°F (10°C)
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	32.6 inches (827 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pleaux

Pleaux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,838. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet (635 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Pleaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below France avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,083 ft (635 m)
Area	12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density	145/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1348°N, 2.2265°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"

14% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.46"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 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	125 km
Feb 23, 2000	5 km SW of Mareuil, France	M4.1	145 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	104 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	128 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	102 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	140 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	116 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	61 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	103 km
Jan 31, 2005	4 km SE of Mareuil, France	M3.4	139 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	126 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	59 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	79 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	64 km
Jun 9, 1991	8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France	M3.3	138 km
Jan 19, 1999	3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.3	106 km
May 14, 1995	8 km WNW of Massiac, France	M3.2	70 km
Jan 4, 1992	5 km NW of Bonnat, France	M3.2	139 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France	M3.2	146 km
Jul 3, 1991	4 km ESE of Vergt, France	M3.1	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (92 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	92 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	38°F (4°C)	2.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in	Driest
April	47°F (9°C)	2.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
September	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in

Pleaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Pleaux

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Institution Saint-Joseph	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire	-	-	-	-
Collège Raymond Cortat	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Pleaux

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Bréniges FM	hits, local news	MP3
Beaub'FM	-	MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pleaux

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Ferme de la Bitarelle
Les fermes du Moyen Age en Xaintrie
Maquette d'étude hydrologique du barrage
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée de l'accordéon
Musée départemental de la Résistance Henri Queuille
Musée municipal
Muséum des Volcans
Reconstitution d'une cabane de chantier du Barrage

Libraries in Pleaux

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - Villa "Mon Bijou"		0.0
Bibliothèquue Municipale		0.0
Centre Culturel Médiathèque La Grange		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque de Marcillac		0.0
Médiathèque du Bassin d'Aurillac		0.0

Farmers Markets in Pleaux

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halle
Marché au Cadran
Marché Couvert d'Aurillac
Place d'Empeyssine

Cafes in Pleaux

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sporting Bar

Clinics in Pleaux

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maison médicale

Gas Stations in Pleaux

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia

U Express

Banks in Pleaux

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Pleaux

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie 360
Les 3 caves

Stadiums & Teams in Pleaux

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Pleaux

4 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Pleaux

33 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Aurillac airport	AUR	Medium Airport
Brive Souillac airport	BVE	Medium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron Airport	RDZ	Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - Livernon	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le Frau	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade	-	Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte	-	Small Airport
Bozouls Airfield	-	Small Airport
Cabrerets ULM	-	Small Airport
Calviac Airfield	-	Small Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULM	-	Small Airport
Chassancet Airfield	-	Small Airport
Conques Airfield	-	Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lagleygeolle Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Bruel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield	-	Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montfaucon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Médard de Presque Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Savignoux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ste Croix Airfield	-	Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport
Vers Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Pleaux

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Chaussenac
Pleaux
Rilhac-Xaintrie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pleaux

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle du Rocher
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Victor

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 Pleaux?

Pleaux has a population of 1,838 residents and is located in France. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pleaux?

Pleaux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

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