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Challex

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Challex is a place in Rhone-Alpes, France with 1,450 inhabitants, at 487 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint-Genis-Pouilly, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Paris is about 405 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Aeroport Geneve-Cointrin, 12 km away.

Also known as: شاليكس · Шалле · 沙莱克斯 · 01078 · Շալե · Шале

Overview

Challex is commune in Ain, France — FR commune française du département de l'Ain.

It is located in Ain, France.

The population is about 1,628 (2022).

It covers about 8.67 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 330 metre.

Also known as: DE Chaloex, Chaloys, Chalay, Challaix, Chalois, Chaloes

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Image ChallexDepuisAvully-20081018.jpg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Blason ville fr Challex (Ain).svg

Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Ain
  • Area 8.67 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 10' 53" N, 5° 58' 33" E
  • Elevation DEM: 487 m
  • Timezone Europe/Paris
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,450
  • Pop. Density 404 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +33

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Places in Challex

Alternate Names

ar
شاليكس
ru uk
Шалле
zh
沙莱克斯
lauc
01078
hy
Շալե
sr
Шале

Weather in Challex

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

Now 2.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 11.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 272 W/m2.

Temperature
2.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,022.7 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 2.8 1.8 44 92 1,022.7 - / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
6h 1.6 1.9 44 97 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 27 0.0 n/a
12h 1.2 1.7 37 96 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
18h 11.3 1.2 65 56 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 57 272.0 n/a
Tomorrow 5.6 1.1 22 86 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 77 149.5 n/a
30h 3.7 0.7 264 92 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
36h 4.4 0.4 275 88 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
42h 7.9 0.1 217 77 1,023.1 0.06 / 0.06 100 60.2 n/a
Friday 5.8 0.9 237 97 1,024.2 2.70 / 2.76 100 23.0 n/a
54h 5.1 0.8 262 96 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.78 97 0.0 n/a
60h 5.3 0.7 295 94 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
66h 9.3 0.6 216 77 1,023.5 0.15 / 0.15 62 140.8 n/a
Saturday 6.0 0.3 256 86 1,024.1 0.01 / 0.15 48 107.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Challex?
Now 2.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 11.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 272 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 Challex today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 9h 57m.
What is the local time in Challex?
Local time is 05:15. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Challex?
Challex is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Challex?
Population about 1,450.
What is the elevation of Challex?
DEM 487 m.
Where is Challex located?
It is at 46.18139, 5.97583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Challex in?
It is in France.

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Last updated 2019-03-29
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6446411
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