Location & Surroundings
Ranchal is a village in Rhone-Alpes, France with 287 inhabitants, at 722 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Amplepuis, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Paris is about 340 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Villefranche - Tarare Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: Beauchamp
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 7' 45" N, 4° 23' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 722 m
- Timezone Europe/Paris
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 287
- Pop. Density 164 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +33
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:10
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 19:32
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fr_1793
Beauchamp
Weather in Ranchal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ranchal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 440 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 12.8 | 1.4 | 162 | 71 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 2.0 | 148 | 29 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 439.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 113 | 46 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 271.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 1.7 | 148 | 68 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 1.4 | 145 | 70 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 3.4 | 163 | 29 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 301.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 174 | 46 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 177.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 1.6 | 155 | 65 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.4 | 1.4 | 172 | 72 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 4.8 | 171 | 26 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 372.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.7 | 186 | 42 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 200.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 3.1 | 176 | 50 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 3.6 | 174 | 71 | 1,019.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 31 | 0.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ranchal?
Now 12.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 440 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 Ranchal today?
Sunrise around 07:34 and sunset around 19:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Ranchal?
Local time is 19:10. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ranchal?
Ranchal is a populated place.
How many people live in Ranchal?
Population about 287.
What is the elevation of Ranchal?
DEM 722 m.
Where is Ranchal located?
It is at 46.12917, 4.39843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ranchal in?
It is in France.