Rieux-Minervois, France

Occitanie · France

Rieux-Minervois is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,221. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

2,221 Population 147/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population2,221
Density147/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population2,221
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates43.2822°, 2.5869°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,382 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.3 inches (54 cm)

About Rieux-Minervois

Rieux-Minervois is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,221. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Rieux-Minervois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates43.2822°N, 2.5869°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

412 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 51 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 48 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 110 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 125 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 113 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 134 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 116 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 135 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 111 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 53 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 48 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 50 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 124 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 132 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 45 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 47 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 47 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 66 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 16 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Rieux-Minervois has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Rieux-Minervois

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire - - - -
Collège Pierre et Marie Curie - - - -
École primaire privée Los Cascamels - - - -
École maternelle Léon Cathala - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rieux-Minervois

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rieux-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Lagrasse
Châteaux de Lastours
Écomusée « Marbre & Terroir »
La Maison de l'Abeille
Le Musée de l'École
Maison du bois et du jouet
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'inquisition
Musée de la laine
Musée de la laine
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Catharisme de Mazamet
Musée du Château
Musée Français de la Spéléologie
Musée Jean Nicloux
SPI-K-TRI

Libraries in Rieux-Minervois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Aude0.0
Bibliothèque mincipale Joseph Euzet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Azillanet0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Aile0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'sel0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Léon Cordes0.0
Médiathèque Milcom0.0

Farmers Markets in Rieux-Minervois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
La Halle
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Place Carnot
Place de la Halle

Cafes in Rieux-Minervois

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café du Commerce

Castles in Rieux-Minervois

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château

Clinics in Rieux-Minervois

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Médical Joliot Curie

Banks in Rieux-Minervois

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Rieux-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lagrasse

Stadiums & Teams in Rieux-Minervois

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rieux-Minervois

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Formiguères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puyvalador 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ascou 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Camurac 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rieux-Minervois

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-Montdragon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne Noire-Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Albi Castelvert Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano-Small Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del Palm-Small Airport
Altisurface du Clos de Legua-Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield-Small Airport
Beaugaillard Airfield-Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Le Reuilh Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Mas Nouguier Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface-Small Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Nébias Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield-Small Airport
Puivert Airfield-Small Airport
Régat Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Revel Montgey Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULM-Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield-Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rieux-Minervois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rieux Minervois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rieux-Minervois

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bout-du-Pont
Chapelle Saint-Étienne de Vaissière
Église Sainte-Marie

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 Rieux-Minervois

What is the population of Rieux-Minervois?

Rieux-Minervois has a population of 2,221 residents and is located in France. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rieux-Minervois?

Rieux-Minervois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches, with 21.3 inches of snow.

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