Villerest, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Villerest is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,397. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 4,397 |
| Population Density | 635 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9954°, 4.0346° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.3 inches (871 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
About Villerest
Villerest is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,397. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9954°N, 4.0346°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 86 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Villerest has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Villerest
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Thomas Pesquet | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Thomas Pesquet | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Villerest
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFM LE HIT | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Allzic Radio Brazil | bossa nova, bossanova | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Activ radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Multicolore Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Calade | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM party | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFM PARTY 90 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| radio cactus | talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Villerest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Charlieu | ||||
| Chalet Exposition Arboretum | ||||
| Couvent des Cordeliers | ||||
| Écomusée | ||||
| Le Grand Couvert | ||||
| Musée Alice Taverne | ||||
| Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier | ||||
| Musée des Vignerons du Forez | ||||
| Musée du tissage et de la soierie | ||||
| Musée Joseph Dechelette | ||||
| Musée municipal | ||||
| Musée Reflet Brionnais | ||||
| Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis | ||||
| Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez | ||||
| Retro Machines |
Libraries in Villerest
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque d'Arcinges | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de La-Valla-Sur-Rochefort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Leigneux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint Sixte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Didier-Sur-Rochefort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien-La-Vêtre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Thurin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vougy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Bernard Chapelon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Balbigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Briennon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Roanne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Villers | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Vals d’Aix et Isable | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque George Sand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Grange Aventure | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Lecture du Mayollet | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Villerest
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles de Renaison | |||||
| Les Halles Diderot | |||||
| Parking - Marché de Perreux |
Hotels in Villerest
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Villerest
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Villerest
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Villerest
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Villerest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes | ||||
| La limaille | ||||
| La Part des Autres | ||||
| Les Brasseurs du Sornin | ||||
| Les Deux Branches | ||||
| Sarl Hugo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Villerest
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Villerest
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabouré | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Villerest
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Yan Airport | SYT | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | - | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Banelle Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bibost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Clayette Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Parasoir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lyon Brindas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paray-le-Monial Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roanne Mably Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ulm St Eusebe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Villefranche-Tarare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Villerest
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Sulpice | |
| Église Saint-Maurice | |
| Église Saint-Prix |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Villerest?
Villerest has a population of 4,397 residents and is located in France. The population density is 635 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Villerest?
Villerest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.
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