Saint-Médard-la-Rochette, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 585. Elevation: 1,654 ft (504 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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

585 Population 51/sq mi density

1,654 ft Elevation 504 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

32.3 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

Discover Saint-Médard-la-Rochette, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population585

Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

Rain32.3 in/yr

Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)

Population	585
Population Density	51 / sq mi
Elevation	1,654 ft (504 m)
Coordinates	46.0500°, 2.1500°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature	51°F (11°C)
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 585. The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet (504 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below France avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,654 ft (504 m)
Area	11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density	51/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0500°N, 2.1500°E
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"

15% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.19"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 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	40 km
Jul 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France	M4.0	135 km
Jan 25, 1993	7 km SSE of Souesmes, France	M3.8	150 km
Oct 3, 1999	11 km W of Écueillé, France	M3.8	138 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	51 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	54 km
Aug 23, 1997	7 km NW of Chaillac, France	M3.7	85 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	60 km
May 22, 1991	8 km SSW of Aigurande, France	M3.6	44 km
Jan 29, 1994	4 km WSW of Luant, France	M3.6	89 km
Jun 2, 1990	0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France	M3.5	75 km
Aug 19, 2003	3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.5	52 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	129 km
Nov 16, 1991	2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France	M3.5	135 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	141 km
Jan 31, 2005	4 km SE of Mareuil, France	M3.4	145 km
Feb 15, 1999	5 km NE of Chauvigny, France	M3.4	127 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	133 km
Jun 16, 2005	7 km N of Chaillac, France	M3.4	83 km
Jul 6, 1990	4 km E of Le Blanc, France	M3.3	102 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (70 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Driest
April	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
August	66°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
September	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.1 in
November	44°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.1").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
rtf (RU)	pop	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vassivière	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
Crooner Radio 192/48	-	MP3 192 kbps
HotmixRadio Sunny	-	MP3 128 kbps
rjfm	-	MP3 320 kbps
radio libertaire	-	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Am'Carta
Ancienne usine Chapal
Atelier Galerie Christian Girard
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Château
Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie
Coopérative diamantaire La Felletinoise
Domaine de Banizette
Écomusée de la Pelletrie
Maison de la réserve
Maison du Tapissier
Musée Air Mémorial Creusois

Libraries in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque associative des Ateliers de la Mine		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs		0.0
Bibliothèque de Vallière		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Centre Culturel et Artistique Jean Lurçat		0.0
Le Chat'Pitre		0.0
Médiatheque de Royere de vassivière		0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale		0.0
Municipale de Cressat		0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Drive À Vendredi
Drive À Vendredi
Halle
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubusson
Marché de Crocq
Marché de Felletin

Castles in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Hautefaye

Breweries in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie La 23

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Le Grand Sancy	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chastreix	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

21 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Montluçon-Guéret Airport	MCU	Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Égletons	-	Small Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la Ganotte	-	Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield	-	Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield	-	Small Airport
Évaux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pérols sur Vézère Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peyrelevade Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Troches-Pompadour Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Fourneaux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Pardoux
Église Sainy-Thomas-de-Canterbery

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Saint-Médard-la-Rochette.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Médard-la-Rochette

What is the population of Saint-Médard-la-Rochette?

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette has a population of 585 residents and is located in France. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Médard-la-Rochette?

Saint-Médard-la-Rochette has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

Nearby Cities

Ahun 1,394 pop · 5.6 mi Aubusson 4,907 pop · 6.6 mi Gouzon 1,410 pop · 10.7 mi Felletin 1,577 pop · 11.5 mi Sainte-Feyre 2,566 pop · 12.8 mi Ajain 1,019 pop · 13.1 mi Guéret 12,955 pop · 15.8 mi Auzances 1,435 pop · 16.9 mi Évaux-les-Bains 1,277 pop · 18.2 mi Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois 1,892 pop · 18.6 mi Bourganeuf 2,364 pop · 20.1 mi Boussac 1,380 pop · 20.9 mi Saint-Vaury 2,016 pop · 21.7 mi Bonnat 1,293 pop · 22.5 mi

Compare Saint-Médard-la-Rochette with another city:

Want every data point for Saint-Médard-la-Rochette?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.