Ruffec, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Ruffec is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 554. Elevation: 276 ft (84 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

554 Population 36/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population554
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population554
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates46.6296°, 1.1703°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (763 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ruffec

Ruffec is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 554. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Ruffec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates46.6296°N, 1.1703°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

311 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 M4.2 118 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 72 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 103 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 148 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 144 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 59 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 127 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 108 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 52 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 145 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 117 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 133 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 148 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 17 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 66 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 95 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 144 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 75 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 57 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Ruffec has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Ruffec

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ruffec

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Dynamo - AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Ruffec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée de la Brenne
Espace Gutenberg
Les Amis du Blanc
Maison de la Nature et de la Réserve
Maison des Abeilles
Musée archéologique
Musée de la Minéralogie
Musée du Facteur rural
Musée du Machinisme agricole
Musée Henri de Monfreid
Musée la Poterne

Libraries in Ruffec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Léon Boussard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Louis François Cassas0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Ruffec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de la place des Halles

Hotels in Ruffec

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chez P'tit Jean

Castles in Ruffec

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de l'Étape
Château de Peulorge

Golf Courses in Ruffec

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf des Rosiers

Breweries in Ruffec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière Porcupine

Airports Near Ruffec

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Junien-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield-Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Availles Limouzine Airfield-Small Airport
Azat le Ris Airfield-Small Airport
Bellac Airfield-Small Airport
Berneuil Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Brigueil le Chantre Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield-Small Airport
Gajoubert Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Libarderie Blond Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Montmorillon Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Prissac Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Branchs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Coutant Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sepmes Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Le Louroux Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Sorigny Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ruffec

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ruffec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruffec

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Alpinien
Prieuré Saint-Martial

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 Ruffec

What is the population of Ruffec?

Ruffec has a population of 554 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 15.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruffec?

Ruffec has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

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