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Nantes

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Location & Surroundings

Nantes is a city in Pays de la Loire, France with 325,070 inhabitants, at 19 m elevation. The national capital Paris is about 340 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nantes Atlantique Airport, 8 km away.

Also known as: Нант · नांत · نانت · 南特 · ナント · Portus Namnetus

Overview

Nantes is city in Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France — FR ville et commune française (chef-lieu du département de la Loire-Atlantique et de la région Pays-de-la-Loire).

It is located in Loire-Atlantique, France.

The population is about 325,070 (2022).

It covers about 65 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 18 metre.

Also known as: Naoned, Naunnt

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Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Loire-Atlantique
  • Area 65 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 13' 2" N, 1° 33' 12" W
  • Elevation DEM: 19 m
  • Timezone Europe/Paris
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 325,070
  • Pop. Density 11,728 p/km²
  • Built-up 38.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +33

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Alternate Names

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Нант
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नांत
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نانت
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南特
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ナント
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Portus Namnetus
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Naoned
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Nante
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Nanto
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נאנט
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Νάντη

Weather in Nantes

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

Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 19.5 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 310 W/m2.

Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NW (300 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 19.5 5.1 300 69 1,023.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 13.4 5.3 9 77 1,025.5 1.83 / 1.83 100 19.0 n/a
12h 9.4 4.2 4 79 1,027.9 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
18h 8.1 5.2 15 80 1,028.9 0.00 / 0.00 68 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 15.6 7.5 38 43 1,028.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 309.8 n/a
30h 12.5 7.1 27 58 1,027.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 283.1 n/a
36h 8.8 4.4 21 73 1,027.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
42h 7.1 3.3 11 88 1,027.5 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
Sunday 15.2 4.8 10 42 1,026.3 0.06 / 0.06 39 291.5 n/a
54h 11.1 3.5 352 68 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.01 56 202.0 n/a
60h 6.9 2.7 51 95 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
66h 5.8 3.0 62 94 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Monday 15.1 5.2 82 38 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 2 300.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nantes?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 19.5 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 310 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 Nantes today?
Sunrise around 08:24 and sunset around 19:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Nantes?
Local time is 22:42. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nantes?
Nantes is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Nantes?
Population about 325,070.
What is the elevation of Nantes?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Nantes located?
It is at 47.21725, -1.55336 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nantes in?
It is in France.

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Last updated 2025-12-09
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