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Ain

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Ain is a place in Rhone-Alpes, France with 671,289 inhabitants, at 416 m elevation. The national capital Paris is about 375 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Amberieu, 20 km away.

Also known as: آن · アン県 · 安省 · Эн · एन · ضلع عین

Overview

Ain is French département — FR département français n°1.

It is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

Established in 1790-03-04.

The population is about 671,289 (2022).

It covers about 5,762 square kilometre.

Also known as: DE Département de l'Ain

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Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Area 5,762 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 10' 0" N, 5° 20' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 416 m
  • Timezone Europe/Paris
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 671,289
  • Pop. Density 646 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +33

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Alternate Names

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آن
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アン県
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安省
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Эн
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एन
pnb
ضلع عین
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En
be
дэпартамент Эн
bg sr
Ен
bn
আইন
ka
ენი
si
අයින්
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ಐನ್
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앵주
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ان
ta
ஆயின்
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ఎయిన్
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Департаменти Эн
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จังหวัดแอ็ง
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Addua
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Departement Ain
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Enas

Weather in Ain

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ain, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 13.4 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 286 W/m2.

Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,021.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 8.5 0.4 38 96 1,021.2 - / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
6h 6.6 1.0 82 96 1,022.8 0.09 / 0.09 32 0.0 n/a
12h 4.6 0.6 81 95 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
18h 13.4 0.9 220 60 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 97 285.6 n/a
Tomorrow 8.9 1.2 100 75 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 33 117.8 n/a
30h 7.5 1.1 128 66 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 6.5 1.7 135 69 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 17.2 3.3 186 46 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 83 279.0 n/a
Tuesday 11.5 1.4 142 81 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 196.7 n/a
54h 12.0 1.1 29 85 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 10.8 3.2 356 96 1,025.6 0.24 / 0.24 50 0.0 n/a
66h 13.1 4.0 358 73 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 79 134.6 n/a
Wednesday 10.2 2.8 1 80 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 32 117.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ain?
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 13.4 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 286 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ain today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in Ain?
Local time is 01:56. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ain?
Ain is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ain?
Population about 671,289.
What is the elevation of Ain?
DEM 416 m.
Where is Ain located?
It is at 46.16667, 5.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ain in?
It is in France.

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Last updated 2025-12-01
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