Saignes, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saignes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 903. Elevation: 1,617 ft (493 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

903 Population 135/sq mi density

1,617 ft Elevation 493 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

30.9 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population903

Density135/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

Rain30.9 in/yr

Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)

Population	903
Population Density	135 / sq mi
Elevation	1,617 ft (493 m)
Coordinates	45.3347°, 2.4792°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	50°F (10°C)
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saignes

Saignes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 903. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet (493 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Saignes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.8°F
	8% below France avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,617 ft (493 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density	135/sq mi
Coordinates	45.3347°N, 2.4792°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"

19% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.35"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 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	100 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	76 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	141 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	74 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	126 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	87 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	75 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	52 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	59 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	100 km
Jan 19, 1999	3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.3	78 km
Nov 14, 1997	4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France	M3.3	140 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	59 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	59 km
Jun 9, 1991	8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France	M3.3	123 km
Jan 4, 1992	5 km NW of Bonnat, France	M3.2	124 km
May 14, 1995	8 km WNW of Massiac, France	M3.2	49 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France	M3.2	136 km
Oct 3, 1994	2 km NE of Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles, France	M3.1	140 km
Apr 27, 1998	3 km NNW of Bozouls, France	M3.1	94 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (62 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	62 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in	Driest
April	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	60°F (15°C)	3.0 in
July	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.4 in

Saignes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Saignes

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École élémentaire	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Saignes

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Jazz Manouche	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saignes

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
La Grange
Maison de la Salers
Musée de la Tannerie et du Cuir
Musée départemental de la Résistance Henri Queuille
Musée des Orages et de la Foudre
Musée des Templiers
Musée du Buronnier
Musée du Gençanaïre
Musée du Pays d'Ussel
Musée municipal

Libraries in Saignes

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque de Larodde		0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Marmontel		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
La médiathèque de Lanobre		0.0
La Parenthèse		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
médiathèque de Liginiac		0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Haute-Corrèze		0.0
Médiathèque Léon Gerbe		0.0

Farmers Markets in Saignes

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halle
Maché Couvert d'Ussel
Marché au Cadran
Marché couvert
Place du Foirail

Hotels in Saignes

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Relais Arverne

Cafes in Saignes

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la paix

Café de la poste

Castles in Saignes

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Trancis

Breweries in Saignes

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie 360

Ski Resorts Near Saignes

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Laguiole	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Lioran	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Grand Sancy	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chastreix	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Saignes

30 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport	CFE	Large Airport
Aurillac airport	AUR	Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - Livernon	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade	-	Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte	-	Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Calviac Airfield	-	Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield	-	Small Airport
Conques Airfield	-	Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield	-	Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield	-	Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lagarde Enval Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Bruel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield	-	Small Airport
Les Chansèves Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Médard de Presque Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Savignoux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Saignes

4 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Antignac
La Poste
Le Monteil
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saignes

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Roc Vignonnet
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Château
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Maurice-et-Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Victor et Sainte-Madeleine
Église Sainte-Croix

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 Saignes

What is the population of Saignes?

Saignes has a population of 903 residents and is located in France. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saignes?

Saignes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

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