Vergongheon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Vergongheon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,797. Elevation: 1,421 ft (433 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

1,797 Population 369/sq mi density
1,421 ft Elevation 433 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Vergongheon

Vergongheon

Vergongheon is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

People

Population1,797
Density369/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Population1,797
Population Density369 / sq mi
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Coordinates45.3711°, 3.3198°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)

About Vergongheon

Vergongheon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,797. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet (433 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Vergongheon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates45.3711°N, 3.3198°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 147 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 111 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 79 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 75 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 141 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 82 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 77 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 44 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 132 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 138 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 131 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 120 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 38 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 62 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 53 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 18 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 81 km
Dec 9, 1996 4 km WNW of La Côte-Saint-André, France M3.2 147 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 20 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 53 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in

Vergongheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Vergongheon

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vergongheon

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont - AAC+ 64 kbps
RFM LE HIT - MP3 128 kbps
RFM 80 - MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Multicolore Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Vergongheon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pomel
La Virée d'Antan - Musée de la Locomotion
Maison du Doyenné
Mine de Rodde
Moulin à vent de Pargeat
Musée de l'Améthyste
Musée de la Coiffe
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Résistance Joseph Lhomenède
Musée de la Vigne
Musée de paléontologie Christian Guth
Musée des arts et traditions populaires de la Haute-Loire
Musée du jouet cheval
Musée Élise Rieuf
Musée La Pierre Philosophale

Libraries in Vergongheon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Huguette Pomel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Cabotte0.0
Médiathèque de Massiac0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
René-Char Library0.0
Salle Pierre Kremer0.0

Farmers Markets in Vergongheon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Pays (tous les mardis soir)

Train Stations in Vergongheon

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arvant
Arvant

Ski Resorts Near Vergongheon

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Lioran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chastreix 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prabouré 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalmazel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vergongheon

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Altiport du Bez-Small Airport
Altisurface de La Taillade-Small Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Col du Béal Altiport-Small Airport
Fenestres Airfield-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Graissac le Faula Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Langogne-Lespéron Airfield-Small Airport
Le Peuch Airfield-Small Airport
Le Puy-Loudes AirfieldLPYSmall Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield-Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrans Cantoin Airfield-Small Airport
Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vergongheon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arvant
Bureau de Poste de Vergongheon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vergongheon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Joseph d'Arvant
Église de l'Assomption

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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What is the population of Vergongheon?

Vergongheon has a population of 1,797 residents and is located in France. The population density is 369 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vergongheon?

Vergongheon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

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