Poisson, France

Bourgogne · France

Poisson is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 573. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

573 Population 59/sq mi density

984 ft Elevation 300 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

29.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population573

Density59/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

Rain29.8 in/yr

Elevation984 ft (300 m)

Population	573
Population Density	59 / sq mi
Elevation	984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates	46.3847°, 4.1294°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Bourgogne
Average Temperature	52°F (11°C)
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	29.8 inches (757 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Poisson

Poisson is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 573. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Poisson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	51.6°F
	4% below France avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	984 ft (300 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density	59/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3847°N, 4.1294°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"

22% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	148 km
May 9, 2022	5 km SW of Villebret, France	M4.2	119 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	113 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	139 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	112 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	147 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	142 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	117 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	111 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	140 km
Aug 6, 1997	5 km NNE of Bletterans, France	M3.6	113 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	100 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	36 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	131 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	112 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	96 km
Aug 1, 2006	7 km ESE of Beaune, France	M3.4	93 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	110 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	38 km
Mar 22, 1991	2 km S of Meximieux, France	M3.3	100 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (112 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	112 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in	Driest
April	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.1 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in

Poisson has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Poisson

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire	-	-	-	-
École primaire	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Poisson

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Activ radio	-	MP3 320 kbps
RFM PARTY 90	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus	talk & speech	MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Poisson

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Abbaye de Charlieu
Centre d'Interpretation de la ligne de démarcation
Couvent des Cordeliers
Dock 713
Exposition de Peinture
Galerie Bernard Thévenet
La Maison du Charolais
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine
Musée Charolais du Machinisme Agricole
Musée de la céramique
Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée du Hiéron
Musée du Prieuré
Musée du Tissage
Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art
Musée Reflet Brionnais
Musée René Davoine
Observa'Loire
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis

Libraries in Poisson

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque d'Arcinges		0.0
Bibliothèque d'Écoche		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan		0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous		0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Municipale de Charolles		0.0
La médiathèque départementale		0.0
Médiagora Vert Pré		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque de Belmont-de-la-Loire		0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon		0.0
Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté		0.0
Quartier Livres		0.0

Farmers Markets in Poisson

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Boucherie Danjoux
Le marché estival
Le martsi du vendredi
Ma pâte à pizza
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)
Marché de Marcigny

Hotels in Poisson

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel La Reconce

Castles in Poisson

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chevenizet

Château de Martigny

Château de Moulin l'Arconce

Breweries in Poisson

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Kūra
Les Deux Branches

Stadiums & Teams in Poisson

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Poisson

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
La Loge des Gardes	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Poisson

36 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Roanne-Renaison Airport	RNE	Medium Airport
Saint-Yan Airport	SYT	Medium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil Airport	VHY	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon	-	Small Airport
Autun-Bellevue Airfield	-	Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield	-	Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins	-	Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bibost Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield	-	Small Airport
Brancion Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield	-	Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport	-	Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Charmois Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield	-	Small Airport
Luzy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield	-	Small Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield	-	Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield	-	Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield	-	Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ville Langy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Poisson

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Poisson

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
kinésithérapeute

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poisson

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle du château de Chevenizet
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Église Sainte-Marguerite

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 Poisson

What is the population of Poisson?

Poisson has a population of 573 residents and is located in France. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poisson?

Poisson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Yan 1,112 pop · 4.7 mi Paray-le-Monial 9,291 pop · 4.9 mi Charolles 2,772 pop · 7.8 mi Marcigny 1,682 pop · 8.6 mi Digoin 7,353 pop · 9.8 mi La Clayette 2,162 pop · 10.6 mi Molinet 1,178 pop · 10.8 mi Saint-François 13,577 pop · 10.9 mi La Motte-Saint-Jean 1,203 pop · 11.0 mi Palinges 1,522 pop · 12.4 mi Génelard 1,442 pop · 14.5 mi Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne 1,323 pop · 15.2 mi Gueugnon 6,528 pop · 15.5 mi Charlieu 3,766 pop · 15.5 mi

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