Riols, France

Occitanie · France

Riols is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 772. Elevation: 915 ft (279 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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

772 Population 23/sq mi density
915 ft Elevation 279 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population772
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Population772
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Coordinates43.5057°, 2.7925°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Riols

Riols is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 772. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet (279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Riols enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area33.8 sq mi (87.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates43.5057°N, 2.7925°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 28, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 78 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 75 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 137 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 142 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 145 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 140 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 66 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 75 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 77 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 73 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 72 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 96 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 74 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 127 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 102 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 71 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 30 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 137 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 76 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in

Riols has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Riols

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Henri Lauriol - - - -
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Riols

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Riols

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amphoralis
Conservatoire de Tastavy
La Maison de l'Abeille
Maison de la Charcuterie
Maison de Payrac
Maison du Mouflon
Musée archéologique
Musée de la vie paysanne en Haut-Languedoc
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée du Battage
Musée du vieux Lacaune
Musée Français de la Spéléologie

Libraries in Riols

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sallèles-d'Aude0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Azillanet0.0
Médiathèque Léon Cordes0.0

Farmers Markets in Riols

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Promenade
Marché couvert
Marché Vendredi matin
Place de la République

Breweries in Riols

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Raspailhac
Brasserie du Castel
Elixir de Fred

Airports Near Riols

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Albi Castelvert Airfield-Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield-Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield-Small Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield-Small Airport
Mas Nouguier Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Nébias Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield-Small Airport
Puivert Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield-Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield-Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux-Small Airport

Post Offices in Riols

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Prémian
Riols

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riols

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Notre-Dame de Trédos
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Sébastien
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Riols

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Riols.

Name Description
Saut de Vésoles Height: 300

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 Riols

What is the population of Riols?

Riols has a population of 772 residents and is located in France. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 33.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Riols?

Riols enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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