Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Ranchal
Ranchal is a locality in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 722 m above sea level. It has a population of about 304 (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
Population304
Local time17:49
46.13° N, 4.40° EElevation 722 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code69470October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month107mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ranchal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:09 · 18:4610 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:16Next 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-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
124 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
71 mm of rain
Monuments nearby7+
within 15 km
Weather in Ranchal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 65%
Today22 Oct13°5°
Fri23 Oct13°6°3.9 mm
Sat24 Oct10°4°5 mm
Sun25 Oct13°7°6.2 mm
Mon26 Oct15°6°
Tue27 Oct18°10°
Wed28 Oct13°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°4°
Fri30 Oct17°8°
Sat31 Oct16°8°
When to go to Ranchal
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 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 46 | 61 | 66 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 49 | 18 | 15 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 1° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 9° | 7° | 2° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 86 | 71 | 74 | 95 | 124 | 101 | 85 | 90 | 99 | 107 | 107 | 94 |
| Wet days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
What's on in Ranchal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ranchal
14 km
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul de Châteauneuf (Saône-et-Loire)
12 km
Viaduc de Mussy-sous-Dun
14 km
Château de Châteauneuf, Tancon
15 km
Maison à pans de bois de Beaujeu
15 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Beaujeu14 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-Lixy
Museum15 km
Musée des arts et traditions populaires Marius AudinBuilt 1942
Museum5.5 km
Musée Jean-Claude ColinOutdoors around Ranchal
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Domaine de la DouxZoos
0.2 kmCamping du Lac des SapinsCamp sites
0.6 kmCamping Les FeuillesCamp sites
0.9 kmNotre-Dame de la RochetteViewpoints
0.9 kmTable d'orientationViewpoints
3 kmNature around Ranchal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ranchal
Earthquakes around Ranchal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record37within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ygrande 3 km ↓1985 · 121 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 102 km
Towns and villages around Ranchal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Polcy1.2 kmThel2.2 kmLe Suchet2.9 kmLes Forests3.6 kmLes Fouilloux4.2 kmOrval4.3 kmLes Filatures4.4 kmLa Ville4.5 kmPey4.5 kmPoule-les-Écharmeaux5 kmLa Bûche5.3 kmSaint-Bonnet-le-Troncy5.4 kmLes Écharmeaux5.5 kmCambry5.6 kmChavanne5.6 kmLa Goutte5.7 kmSaint-Vincent-de-Reins6.1 kmLes Rivières6.2 kmCasse Froide6.4 kmClaveisette6.7 kmChansaye6.8 kmSaint-Nizier-d'Azergues7 kmCours-la-Ville7.1 kmAzolette7.3 kmFougeras7.5 kmLe Grand Chemin7.6 kmPropières7.6 kmValissant Bas7.6 kmLe Tonnelier7.6 kmMardore8 kmClaveisolles8 kmLes Noirs8.2 kmChénelette8.4 kmMagny8.5 kmLa Voisinée8.5 kmBussières8.7 kmPont-Trambouze9.1 kmVigue9.1 kmLa Chapelle-de-Mardore9.2 kmPont Gaillard9.2 kmLe Gravier9.3 kmValtorte9.4 kmMeaux-la-Montagne9.5 kmLe Penin9.5 kmPramenoux9.8 kmLa Savoie9.8 kmChambon9.9 kmLa Douzette9.9 kmVibus9.9 kmLe Sud10 kmLamure-sur-Azergues10 kmAmignié10 kmLes Chières10 kmVernay11 kmGondras11 kmLe Plat Marsan11 kmChavanet11 kmSaint-Clément-de-Vers11 kmLe Charbonnier11 kmPanissière11 kmTournemidi11 kmLe Goutel11 kmLes Côtes12 kmMarnand12 kmGrandris12 kmAjoux12 kmSaint-Didier-sur-Beaujeu12 kmLes Arnauds12 kmLes Ardillats12 kmLa Verrière12 kmNuizières12 kmCublize12 kmLes Grossières12 kmLes Michels12 kmSaint-Igny-de-Vers13 kmLes Charmes13 kmThizy-les-Bourgs13 kmLes Essards13 kmLa Folletière13 kmMeyré13 km
Ranchal from above
Around Ranchal31 places to see, do and reach nearby
AzerguesNature5.1 kmGrosneNature15 kmSorninNature23 kmRhinsNature24 kmJarnossinNature23 kmBezoNature17 kmMont Saint-RigaudMountain11 kmMont BoussuivreMountain31 kmMont MonetMountain10 kmRoche d'AjouxMountain7.4 kmMont TourvéonMountain9.1 kmCrêt des Quatre BornesMountain16 kmÉglise Saints-Pierre-et-Paul de Châteauneuf (Saône-et-Loire)Monument14 kmViaduc de Mussy-sous-DunMonument12 kmChâteau de Châteauneuf, TanconMonument14 kmMaison à pans de bois de BeaujeuMonument15 kmÉglise Saint-Nicolas de BeaujeuMonument15 kmÉglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-LixyMonument14 kmChapelle Saint-Georges de ThizyMonument13 kmMusée des arts et traditions populaires Marius AudinMuseum15 kmMusée Jean-Claude ColinMuseum5.5 kmÉcomusée du Haut-BeaujolaisMuseum12 kmChauffaillesStation9.6 kmLamure-sur-AzerguesStation11 kmSaint-Victor - ThizyStation17 kmCharlieuPlace18 kmChauffaillesPlace9.8 kmVillié-MorgonPlace22 kmPouilly-sous-CharlieuPlace22 kmSaint-Étienne-des-OullièresPlace21 kmBlacéPlace22 km
Postal code
69470
Getting to Ranchal
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS
70 kmClermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFE
102 kmGrenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
112 kmChauffaillesRailway station
9.6 kmLamure-sur-AzerguesRailway station
11 kmSaint-Victor - ThizyRailway station
17 kmPlaces near Ranchal
Places with a climate like Ranchal
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ranchal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ranchal.
What is the hottest month in Ranchal?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Ranchal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ranchal?
May is the wettest month with about 124 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ranchal?
The postal code of Ranchal is 69470.