Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Espalem
Espalem is a locality in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 635 m above sea level. It has a population of about 329 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population329
Local time16:47
45.31° N, 3.23° EElevation 635 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code43450October: high / low17° / 6°
Rain this month87mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Espalem at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:12 · 18:5210 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 17:02Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
101 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
47 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Espalem
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 71%
Today22 Oct15°7°
Fri23 Oct14°7°3.7 mm
Sat24 Oct13°7°
Sun25 Oct16°9°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct20°10°
Tue27 Oct23°8°
Wed28 Oct15°8°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°2°
Fri30 Oct21°6°
Sat31 Oct19°6°
When to go to Espalem
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 32 | 38 | 52 | 64 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 77 | 62 | 24 | 24 |
| High | 7° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 21° | 17° | 11° | 7° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 1° | 3° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 9° | 6° | 2° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 56 | 47 | 53 | 79 | 101 | 81 | 65 | 76 | 87 | 87 | 72 | 68 |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
What's on in Espalem
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Espalem
Outdoors around Espalem
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Point SublimeViewpoints
0.2 kmAire CAMPING-CAR PARK d'AuzonCamp sites
0.3 kmMaison du Saumon et de la RivièreAquariums
0.5 kmLe Rocher de l'AllagnonClimbing
1.5 kmParc Animalier d'AuvergneZoos
1.5 kmL'AquabulleWater parks
1.6 kmNature around Espalem
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Espalem
Earthquakes around Espalem
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record20within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ygrande 3 km ↓1985 · 138 km
Towns and villages around Espalem
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Boisseuge1.2 kmServières2.2 kmRoche Constant2.3 kmAngelane2.6 kmLes Bordes2.8 kmMontgon2.9 kmLa Garde3 kmLe Babory3.6 kmGrenier-Montgon3.7 kmLachaud3.8 kmTerret4 kmBosbonparent4 kmLorlanges4.1 kmBrugeilles4.2 kmLes Martres4.4 kmSaint-Beauzire4.5 kmTorsiac4.7 kmRanquet5 kmCombadime5 kmBlesle5 kmVernières5.2 kmFareyroles5.5 kmLe Croiset5.6 kmBalsac5.7 kmBousselargues6 kmLéotoing6.1 kmLubilhac6.2 kmSaint-Géron6.2 kmVendage6.5 kmMarmaissat6.8 kmLe Pouget6.9 kmGizaguet6.9 kmGizac7.1 kmVazeliette7.1 kmBesse7.1 kmLaroche7.2 kmLa Garde7.4 kmCiveyrac7.4 kmBesse7.5 kmPeyssanges7.7 kmBournoncle-Saint-Pierre7.8 kmSaint-Étienne-sur-Blesle7.8 kmChambezon8 kmSauvagny8.2 kmAutrac8.2 kmTroupenat8.4 kmTalairat8.5 kmBeaumont8.5 kmArvant8.5 kmBournoncle-Saint-Julien8.6 kmBard8.7 kmPaulhac9 kmSaint-Laurent-Chabreuges9 kmLa Vialle9 kmArtige9.2 kmLa Fage9.3 kmLempdes-sur-Allagnon9.3 kmMontmoirat9.3 kmLorillot9.6 kmVergongheon9.8 kmGlizeneuve10 kmFrugerès-les-Mines11 kmRilhac11 kmLargelier11 kmOuillandre11 kmLadignat11 kmEntremont11 kmFlageac11 kmCohade11 kmLubière12 kmBergoide12 kmVaseille12 kmBrioude12 kmSaint-Just-près-Brioude12 kmSainte-Florine13 kmLugeac13 kmLindes13 kmMercœur13 kmAzérat13 kmAllevier13 km
Espalem from above
Around Espalem32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bave, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesNature4.0 kmVioletteNature11 kmSianneNature3.7 kmArcueilNature7.7 kmAlagnonnetteNature6.8 kmSenouireNature14 kmPuy FerrandMountain40 kmLe DômeMountain40 kmPuy de ChampgourdeixMountain39 kmSignal du LuguetMountain20 kmMontagne de la PlateMountain38 kmpuy de ChambourguetMountain37 kmChâteau de VédrinesMonument2.7 kmÉglise Saint-Mathieu d'EspalemMonumentunder 100 mBasilique Saint-Julien (Brioude, France)Monument12 kmChapelle Sainte-Madeleine de ChaletMonument4.9 kmÉglise Saint-Vincent, LéotoingMonument6.2 kméglise Saint-Laurent d'AuzonMonument14 kmÉglise Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de La Chapelle-LaurentMonument14 kmÉglise Sainte-Anne, Vieille-BrioudeMonument15 kmLe DoyennéMuseum12 kmPuits BayardMuseum14 kmMusée-jardin de la vigneMuseum15 kmMassiac - BlesleStation6.6 kmArvantStation8.9 kmBrioudeStation11 kmAuzat-la-CombellePlace17 kmSaint-Germain-LembronPlace17 kmMassiacPlace6.8 kmVergongheonPlace9.8 kmBrioudePlace12 kmVieille-BrioudePlace14 km
Postal code
43450
Getting to Espalem
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFE
54 kmAurillac airportAUR
79 kmRodez–Aveyron AirportRDZ
116 kmMassiac - BlesleRailway station
6.6 kmArvantRailway station
8.9 kmBrioudeRailway station
11 kmPlaces near Espalem
Places with a climate like Espalem
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Espalem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Espalem.
What is the hottest month in Espalem?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Espalem?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Espalem?
May is the wettest month with about 101 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Espalem?
The postal code of Espalem is 43450.