Praz-sur-Arly, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Praz-sur-Arly is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,197. Elevation: 3,369 ft (1,027 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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

1,197 Population 70/sq mi density
3,369 ft Elevation 1,027 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
88.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Praz-sur-Arly

Praz-sur-Arly

Praz-sur-Arly is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is part of the urban area of Sallanches.

People

Population1,197
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain88.1 in/yr
Elevation3,369 ft (1,027 m)
Population1,197
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation3,369 ft (1,027 m)
Coordinates45.8373°, 6.5726°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation88.1 inches (2,238 mm)
Annual Snowfall140.6 inches (357 cm)

About Praz-sur-Arly

Praz-sur-Arly is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,197. The city sits at an elevation of 3,369 feet (1,027 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Praz-sur-Arly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 140.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,369 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below France avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation3,369 ft (1,027 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates45.8373°N, 6.5726°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"
132% above France avg
Snowfall 140.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 138 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 121 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 108 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 26 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 50 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 26 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 47 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 110 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 115 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 134 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 92 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 95 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 123 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 65 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 48 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 101 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 145 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 113 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 112 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 146 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 5.2 in
March 33°F (1°C) 4.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 5.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Praz-sur-Arly has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Praz-sur-Arly

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle privée - - - -
École élémentaire publique Les Éterlous - - - -
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Radio Stations near Praz-sur-Arly

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Krimi - MP3 320 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Agaune Radio (CH) general MP3
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Radio Chablais Rock'n'Blues (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Lifestyle74 - AAC 128 kbps
One FM (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
Sunyfun radio 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Elise radio 90's, années 80 MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima - MP3 192 kbps
Globule Radio - MP3 128 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps

Museums in Praz-sur-Arly

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
À la Rencontre du Passé
Château de Rubins - Observatoire des Alpes
Ecomusée
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée du Roselais
Espace Saint-Eloi
Hameau des Alpes
L'arbre à plumes
Le Tannay Gris
Maison forte de Hautetour
Maison la Jaÿsinia
Maison Rouge
Mémoire du Maquis
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Cohennoz
Musée de l'horlogerie et du décolletage
Musée de la taillanderie Busillet
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Val d'Arly
Musée des Contes de Fées
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Musée des Vallées de Thônes
Musée du Beaufort
Musée Montagnard
Pile Pont Expo
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)

Libraries in Praz-sur-Arly

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque d'Arêches0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque Fernand Braudel0.0
Bibliothèque Mediathèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque multimédia de Thônes0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Passy Chede0.0
Bibliothèque Point à la ligne0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
Entre mon livre et moi0.0
L'Atelier0.0
La petite bibliothèque de Saint-Nicolas0.0
Librairie des aravis0.0
Maison d'Émilien0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Ange Abrate0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Megève0.0
Médiathèque des Contamines0.0
Médiathèque François Désarnod0.0
Médiathèque Henri Briffod0.0
Parenthèse0.0

Farmers Markets in Praz-sur-Arly

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grenette
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché au village
Marché de Beaufort
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Marché de la Sardagne
Marché du mercredi
Place de l'Église
Place Grenette

Hotels in Praz-sur-Arly

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flocon de sel
Le Mont Charvin
Les Sapins

Cafes in Praz-sur-Arly

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Plan d'Ô

Gas Stations in Praz-sur-Arly

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #3362999719

Breweries in Praz-sur-Arly

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Birra Menta
Brasserie du Petit st Bernard
Châlet d'Emilie
La p'tite ravine
Le Bistrot des Quais
Le Postillon
Les Névés
Outer Range Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Praz-sur-Arly

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Praz-sur-Arly

130 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aussois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Cenis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bessans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Bosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Saut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Ballet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Plagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Paradiski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Rosière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Thuile 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Contamines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crévacol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Fouly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Grands Montets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champex-Lac 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Massif 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villages 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lourtier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Marecottes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avoriaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ovronnaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Martinaux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Giettes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Portes du Soleil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Liberté 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glacier 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bernex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz VD 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leysin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Serra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Mosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rochers de Naye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Cergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Rousses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Trélasse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Château-d'Oex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prévondes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Pléiades 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Paccots 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-George 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Praz-sur-Arly

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul-Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Champillon altiporto-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Col di Rhémes-Small Airport
Col du Palet Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Gh. de la Sassiere-Small Airport
Gh. del Léchaud-Small Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breul-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de Talèfre Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaio-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Côte Airfield-Small Airport
La Tovière Altiport-Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiporto-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport

Post Offices in Praz-sur-Arly

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Praz Sur Arly

Treatment Centers in Praz-sur-Arly

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Noiret-Sancellemoz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Praz-sur-Arly

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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 Praz-sur-Arly?

Praz-sur-Arly has a population of 1,197 residents and is located in France. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Praz-sur-Arly?

Praz-sur-Arly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 88.1 inches, with 140.6 inches of snow.

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