Pont-du-Château, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Pont-du-Château is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 12,412. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

12,412 Population 1,488/sq mi density
1,171 ft Elevation 357 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population12,412
Density1,488/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Population12,412
Population Density1,488 / sq mi
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Coordinates45.7983°, 3.2484°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)

About Pont-du-Château

Pont-du-Château is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 12,412. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Pont-du-Château

Pont-du-Château 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
Pont-du-Château experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²)
Population Density1,488/sq mi
Coordinates45.7983°N, 3.2484°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 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 69 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 40 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 37 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 38 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 86 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 149 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 39 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 109 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 108 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 104 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 127 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 44 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 121 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 96 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 41 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 64 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
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France M3.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 22 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°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 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
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

Pont-du-Château has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. 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 Pont-du-Château

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Saint-Joseph - - - -
École élémentaire privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
École maternelle René Cassin - - - -
École élémentaire René Cassin - - - -
Lycée Pierre Boulanger - - - -
Collège Mortaix - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Alix - - - -
École Maternelle Lucie Aubrac - - - -
École Élémentaire Pierre Brossolette - - - -
École maternelle Jean Alix - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pont-du-Château

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont - AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT - MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
Jazz Manouche - MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Pont-du-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Galerie du Colombier
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
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 Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée Pierre Mondanel
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Pont-du-Château

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Ménétrol0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
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 municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
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
cdi0.0
La Volvi'tech0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
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 Combronde0.0
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 Nicolas-Chamfort0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0

Farmers Markets in Pont-du-Château

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

Hotels in Pont-du-Château

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Estredelle

Castles in Pont-du-Château

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mairie de Pont-du-Château

Dentists in Pont-du-Château

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire
Cabinet dentaire
Cabinet dentaire

Veterinaries in Pont-du-Château

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de la boucle d'allier
Clinique Veterinaire des Creux

Gas Stations in Pont-du-Château

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Super
Super U
Total

Banks in Pont-du-Château

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Chalus
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole Centre-France
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Pont-du-Château

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jim Club

Breweries in Pont-du-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières le Plan B
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Pont-du-Château

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pont-du-Château

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 Pont-du-Château

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
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
La Tuilière 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
Moulins-Montbeugny 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
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pont-du-Château

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pont-du-Château

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pont-du-Château

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de Paulhat
Église Sainte-Martine

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 Pont-du-Château

What is the population of Pont-du-Château?

Pont-du-Château has a population of 12,412 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,488 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pont-du-Château?

Pont-du-Château has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

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