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Rive-de-Gier

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Location & Surroundings

Rive-de-Gier is a town in Rhone-Alpes, France with 14,852 inhabitants, at 249 m elevation. The nearest larger town is La Grand-Croix, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Paris is about 410 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Saint-Chamond - L'Horme, 7 km away.

Also known as: 里夫德比耶 · Рив-де-Жє · Vèrs-de-Giér

Overview

Rive-de-Gier is commune in Loire, France — FR commune française du département de la Loire.

It is located in Loire, France.

The population is about 15,457 (2022).

It covers about 7.33 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 227 metre.

Also known as: Vâr-de-Giér

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Coat of arms

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Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Loire
  • Area 7.33 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    45° 31' 39" N, 4° 36' 57" E
  • Elevation DEM: 249 m
  • Timezone Europe/Paris
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 14,852
  • Pop. Density 4,969 p/km²
  • Built-up 25.0%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +33

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Alternate Names

zh
里夫德比耶
uk
Рив-де-Жє
frp
Vèrs-de-Giér

Weather in Rive-de-Gier

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

Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.

Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 19.1 1.6 22 47 1,023.0 - / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
6h 15.4 1.9 270 57 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 46 0.0 n/a
12h 14.5 1.7 281 62 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 43 2.5 n/a
18h 27.3 4.3 10 36 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 508.5 n/a
Tomorrow 21.1 1.9 13 57 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 414.7 n/a
30h 16.6 2.0 250 77 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
36h 16.0 1.2 227 77 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 2.6 n/a
42h 29.3 1.6 62 33 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 504.4 n/a
Tuesday 23.1 1.6 134 48 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 408.3 n/a
54h 18.1 2.2 252 64 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
60h 14.6 1.8 286 70 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.2 n/a
66h 22.6 4.7 340 49 1,017.0 0.01 / 0.01 100 448.2 n/a
Wednesday 13.5 0.8 288 91 1,018.7 3.09 / 3.11 100 82.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rive-de-Gier?
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 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 Rive-de-Gier today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 19:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Rive-de-Gier?
Local time is 03:12. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rive-de-Gier?
Rive-de-Gier is a populated place.
How many people live in Rive-de-Gier?
Population about 14,852.
What is the elevation of Rive-de-Gier?
DEM 249 m.
Where is Rive-de-Gier located?
It is at 45.52755, 4.61589 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rive-de-Gier in?
It is in France.

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Last updated 2016-02-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2983408