Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,518. Elevation: 846 ft (258 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

1,518 Population 117/sq mi density
846 ft Elevation 258 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,518
Density117/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Population1,518
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates46.0301°, 5.3880°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,670 mm)
Annual Snowfall40.0 inches (102 cm)

About Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,518. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.5 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates46.0301°N, 5.3880°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 46 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 75 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 78 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 48 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 99 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 109 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 108 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 136 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 12 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 97 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 59 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 130 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 105 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 138 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 128 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 132 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 132 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 126 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 44 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIRGIN RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Pluriel - MP3 320 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu
Centre d'art contemporain de Lacoux
Château des Allymes
Espace Comté d'Aranc
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Musée archéologique d'Izernore
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée des traditions bugistes
Musée du Cheminot
Musée du Vieux Pérouges
Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse
Musee Tour De Guet
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Patrimoine, culture et traditions
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie

Libraries in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beligneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
L'Île Ô Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque Dubouillon0.0
Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché de producteurs locaux
Petite Halle

Castles in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Tour
Château de Varey

Gas Stations in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total

Breweries in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie "Le Berliet"
Brasserie L'étincelle
Brasserie Malt Emoi

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gentianes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellefontaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Rousses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Serra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield-Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Brancion Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Doucier Airfield-Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield-Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield-Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle d'Hauterive
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

What is the population of Saint-Jean-le-Vieux?

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux has a population of 1,518 residents and is located in France. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux?

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches, with 40.0 inches of snow.

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