Risoul, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Risoul is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 664. Elevation: 3,609 ft (1,100 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

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

664 Population 57/sq mi density
3,609 ft Elevation 1,100 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
43.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population664
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Population664
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Coordinates44.6481°, 6.6390°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.5 inches (1,105 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.9 inches (50 cm)

About Risoul

Risoul is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 664. The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet (1,100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Risoul

Risoul has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 730 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F -2.4° / 7.2° 51.0
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -2.3° / 9° 41.2
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F 1.1° / 13.5° 47.8
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16.4° 56.7
May 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.4° 70.5
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.7° 60.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 49.6
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 51.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.5° 66.3
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.5° 81.5
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 1.5° / 11.2° 83.2
Dec 3°C / 37°F -1.5° / 7.4° 70.2
Risoul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below France avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates44.6481°N, 6.6390°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,075 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 147 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 43 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 7 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 141 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 56 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 25 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 148 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 122 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 54 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 19 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 140 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 96 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 86 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 63 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 141 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 122 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 54 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 86 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 86 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 116 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 125 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in

Risoul has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Risoul

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Fraxinelle - - - -
École primaire Le Brezounet - - - -
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Radio Stations near Risoul

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Risoul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne École
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Centre des Monuments Nationaux
Ecomusée
Four Banal des Forannes
Géoparc
La Maison du Soleil
Le four communautaire
Maison de la Géologie
Maison Du Bois
Maison du Parc de l'Embrunais
Maison du Parc des Écrins de Vallouise
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la Moto Ancienne
Musée de la vallée
Musée des hommes et des montagnes
Musée des Mines d'argent
Musée du Soum
Musée Orrian
Musée rural
Museen des Claux
Refuge Lemercier
Sculptures sur neige

Libraries in Risoul

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque de Vallouise-Pelvoux0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Mediateque Mairie du Lauzet-Ubaye0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque des Orres0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Si Petite Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Risoul

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Foire Cereomatic
Marché couvert du 15/9
Marché d'Embrun

Hotels in Risoul

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Chardon Bleu
Le Morgan
Le Rochasson

Cafes in Risoul

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La remise de Sophie

Cinemas in Risoul

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma de la Forêt Blanche

Clinics in Risoul

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Médical

Gas Stations in Risoul

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Risoul

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AXA

Breweries in Risoul

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alphand
La Sauvage

Stadiums & Teams in Risoul

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Risoul

75 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pragelato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sansicario 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sestriere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Chevalier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montgenèvre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Claviere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prali 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aussois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bessans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ala di Stura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Cenis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Abriès 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Céüse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Orres 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Larche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montclar 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Argentera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chabanon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crévoux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Auron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Seignus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratery 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Isola 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Pelens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Eyraud 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvieux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguilles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rucas di Bagnolo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orcières Merlette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crissolo - Monviso Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chaillol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colmiane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancelle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Risoul 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vars/Risoul 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Risoul

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
campo di volo Pian Mune'-Small Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield-Small Airport
Clamensane Altisurface-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crots Airfield-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Isola 2000 Altisurface-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field-Small Airport
La Mure-Argens Airfield-Small Airport
Les Eyssagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Merlo Romano Airfield-Small Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface-Small Airport
Oraison Airfield-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield-Small Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider Field-Small Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield-Small Airport
Sollières Sardières Airfield-Small Airport
Thorame-Basse Airfield-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface-Small Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)-Small Airport
Val Thorens Altiport-Small Airport
Valberg Altisurface-Small Airport
Valloire-Bonnenuit Altisurface-Small Airport
Valsusa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Risoul

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Risoul

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Maison d'enfants Les Hirondelles

Churches & Religious Organizations in Risoul

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Visitation
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Clément
Église Sainte-Lucie

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

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

Name Description
Fontaine pétrifiante de Réotier

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 Risoul

What is the population of Risoul?

Risoul has a population of 664 residents and is located in France. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Risoul?

Risoul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 19.9 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Guillestre 2,295 pop · 0.9 mi Embrun 7,069 pop · 9.2 mi Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières 1,114 pop · 12.4 mi Savines-le-Lac 1,102 pop · 14.3 mi Villar-Saint-Pancrace 1,433 pop · 15.6 mi Jausiers 1,146 pop · 16.6 mi Briançon 11,411 pop · 17.4 mi Barcelonnette 2,518 pop · 18.1 mi Chorges 2,016 pop · 19.1 mi Saint-Chaffrey 1,716 pop · 19.2 mi Villeneuve 4,360 pop · 20.8 mi Saint-Jean 1,110 pop · 20.8 mi La Bâtie-Neuve 1,821 pop · 22.5 mi Seyne-les-Alpes 1,379 pop · 24.8 mi
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