Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Plagne
Plagne is a locality in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 788 m above sea level. It has a population of about 159 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population159
Local time06:57
46.19° N, 5.73° EElevation 788 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code01130October: high / low15° / 6°
Rain this month167mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Plagne at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:11 · 17:3210 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:49Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
155 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
107 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Plagne
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
6°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 68%
Today27 Oct20°6°
Wed28 Oct12°4°1.4 mm
Thu29 Oct14°3°
Fri30 Oct15°2°
Sat31 Oct15°1°
Sun1 Nov14°2°
Mon2 Nov12°3°
Tue3 Nov13°2°
Wed4 Nov12°0°
When to go to Plagne
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 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 48 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 71 | 48 | 21 | 19 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 9° | 5° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 9° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 130 | 107 | 120 | 121 | 155 | 126 | 126 | 130 | 139 | 167 | 149 | 152 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Plagne
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Plagne
1.1 km
DinoplagneBuilt 2021
9.7 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Plaine d'OyonnaxBuilt 1965
12 km
war memorial of Bellegarde-sur-ValserineBuilt 1923
12 km
Town hall of Bellegarde-sur-ValserineBuilt 1932
10 km
Église Saint-Michel de Nantua
9.4 km
Gare d'Oyonnax
Museum10 km
Musée départemental d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain et du Haut-Jura
Museum14 km
Musée archéologique d'IzernoreOutdoors around Plagne
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Le LacCamp sites
0.4 kmGolf du Haut BugeyGolf courses
1.2 kmCamping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut-BugeyCamp sites
1.5 kmVia Ferrata Fort l'EcluseClimbing
2.1 kmChalet BizotMountain huts · 1,515 m
2.6 kmChalet de la ConayMountain huts · 1,193 m
3.4 kmMenthièresSki area · 2 km of pistes · 4 lifts
10 kmPlans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de RetordSki area · 6 km of pistes · 7 lifts
18 kmLes MoussièresSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
19 kmTerre RondeSki area · 6 km of pistes · 6 lifts
24 kmEssential DivingDive site
3.8 kmDive site
9.5 kmGo and SeaDive site
18 kmNature around Plagne
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Plagne
Earthquakes around Plagne
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record54within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 119 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 127 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 20 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Jurassic · 1
Formations around the town
Dinosaurs · 2Brontopodus
Towns and villages around Plagne
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Saint-Germain-de-Joux1.7 kmLa Pallud2.3 kmÉchallon2.7 kmCharix3.5 kmLalleyriat4.4 kmGiron5.1 kmApremont5.7 kmLe Poizat5.8 kmCommunal5.9 kmMontanges6.5 kmChampfromier6.6 kmMonnetier7.2 kmArdon7.7 kmChâtillon-en-Michaille7.8 kmBelleydoux7.9 kmRièremont8.4 kmNiermes8.6 kmConfort8.7 kmOyonnax9.2 kmLes Neyrolles9.2 kmMartignat9.2 kmMenthières9.4 kmBellignat9.4 kmVouvray9.5 kmGroissiat9.8 kmLa Forge10 kmOchiaz10 kmForens10 kmNantua10 kmMusinens11 kmLancrans11 kmGéovreisset11 kmMontréal-la-Cluse11 kmChézery11 kmLa Pierre11 kmVeyziat12 kmArbent12 kmLa Cluse12 kmBallon12 kmBellegarde-sur-Valserine12 kmMussel12 kmArlod12 kmVilles12 kmCoupy12 kmBouvent12 kmPort13 kmBilliat14 kmSamognat14 kmBéard-Géovreissiat14 kmAirans14 kmIzernore14 kmBrion14 kmFarges14 kmSénissiat14 kmVanchy14 kmÉcorans14 kmChevillard15 kmLogras15 kmLongeray15 kmMatafelon-Granges15 kmCollonges15 km
Plagne from above
Around Plagne41 places to see, do and reach nearby
lac de NantuaNature11 kmLac de SylansNature6.0 kmLac GeninNature3.9 kmSemineNature7.6 kmGrotte du BurlandierNature3.4 kmLac de ViryNature9.5 kmÎle ChambodNature24 kmCrêt de la NeigeMountain19 kmLe ReculetMountain17 kmGrand CrêtMountain20 kmColomby de GexMountain25 kmLa DôleMountain39 kmMontoiseyMountain21 kmMenthièresSki area10 kmPlans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de RetordSki area18 kmLes MoussièresSki area19 kmTerre RondeSki area24 kmEssential DivingDive site3.8 kmDive siteDive site9.5 kmGo and SeaDive site18 kmDinoplagneMonument1.1 kmÉglise Notre-Dame-de-la-Plaine d'OyonnaxMonument9.7 kmwar memorial of Bellegarde-sur-ValserineMonument12 kmTown hall of Bellegarde-sur-ValserineMonument12 kmÉglise Saint-Michel de NantuaMonument10 kmGare d'OyonnaxMonument9.4 kmLac de SylansMonument6.0 kmlac de NantuaMonument11 kmMusée départemental d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain et du Haut-JuraMuseum10 kmMusée archéologique d'IzernoreMuseum14 kmMusée du peigne et de la plasturgie d'OyonnaxMuseum9.8 kmBellignatStation9.1 kmOyonnaxStation9.4 kmBellegardeStation12 kmOnexFerry port28 kmOyonnaxPlace9.2 kmSaint-Genis-PouillyPlace23 kmSaint-ClaudePlace24 kmThoiryPlace20 kmBellegarde-sur-ValserinePlace12 kmArbentPlace12 km
Postal code
01130
Getting to Plagne
Geneva International AirportGVA
30 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
41 kmChambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
63 kmBellignatRailway station
9.1 kmOyonnaxRailway station
9.4 kmBellegardeRailway station
12 kmOnexFerry port
28 kmPlaces near Plagne
Places with a climate like Plagne
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Plagne?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Plagne.
What is the hottest month in Plagne?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Plagne?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Plagne?
May is the wettest month with about 155 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Plagne?
The postal code of Plagne is 01130.