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Location & Surroundings

Lot is a second-order administrative division in Occitanie, France with 175,620 inhabitants, at 400 m elevation. The national capital Paris is about 475 km to the north. The nearest airport is Figeac-Livernon, 13 km away.

Also known as: Département du Lot

Overview

Lot is French department — FR département français n°46.

It is located in Occitania, France.

Established in 1790-03-04.

The population is about 175,620 (2022).

It covers about 5,217 square kilometre.

Also known as: DE FR-46, Lot

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Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Occitania
  • Area 5,217 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    44° 37' 37" N, 1° 38' 5" E
  • Elevation DEM: 400 m
  • Timezone Europe/Paris
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 175,620
  • Pop. Density 14 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.3%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +33

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Alternate Names

Département du Lot

Weather in Lot

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

Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 337 W/m2.

Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,028.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.92 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 15.9 0.9 12 77 1,028.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 13.9 1.0 93 91 1,027.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 24.8 1.3 124 49 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 336.9 n/a
18h 19.3 0.2 314 71 1,024.6 0.08 / 0.08 100 271.0 n/a
Tomorrow 16.3 1.5 107 90 1,025.9 1.84 / 1.92 97 0.0 n/a
30h 16.0 1.3 90 88 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.06 97 0.0 n/a
36h 25.4 2.9 131 45 1,024.0 0.07 / 0.12 54 295.9 n/a
42h 18.8 4.4 127 74 1,024.9 0.00 / 0.03 100 199.2 n/a
Sunday 15.8 2.7 101 85 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 85 0.0 n/a
54h 14.4 1.9 96 88 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 86 0.0 n/a
60h 23.3 3.8 159 54 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 208.1 n/a
66h 18.8 0.9 83 79 1,023.8 0.32 / 0.32 100 64.3 n/a
Monday 15.8 1.0 113 82 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.01 97 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lot?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 337 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lot today?
Sunrise around 07:51 and sunset around 19:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Lot?
Local time is 11:08. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lot?
Lot is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Lot?
Population about 175,620.
What is the elevation of Lot?
DEM 400 m.
Where is Lot located?
It is at 44.62703, 1.63461 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lot in?
It is in France.

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Last updated 2025-12-01
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2997524
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