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Ambert offers a quiet, authentic slice of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes lifestyle, ideal for those seeking a slower pace away from the frantic energy of major French hubs. It is a town defined by its manageable scale and a sense of community, making it a practical choice for families or remote professionals prioritizing a stable, safe environment. You’ll find reliable healthcare and functional local transport, providing a solid foundation for a settled life.
However, the trade-off is the town's inherent isolation. While the cost of living is favorable, the limited professional ecosystem and smaller social circle mean you must be intentional about building a life here. It is a place for those who value peace over constant stimulation.
Ambert has a temperate oceanic climate with a slight mountain influence (Köppen Cfb), giving it cool to mild summers, cold winters, and precipitation distributed through the year. Long-term normals indicate an annual mean temperature near 10°C, about 860 mm of rainfall, and roughly 1,920 sunshine hours, while the current hot, dry, clear-sky weather is only a short-term condition rather than the local climate norm.
Summer Average
18°C
Winter Average
3°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
120
Sunny Days
190
Humidity
75%
Spring
March - May
6-13°C
Spring is variable and gradually warms from cool March conditions to pleasantly mild May weather. Rainfall is common, and late frosts can still occur in early spring.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
16-19°C
Summer is generally mild to comfortably warm, with the warmest month usually around July. Heat waves can occur, but nights are often cooler because of the elevation and inland setting.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
6-14°C
Autumn cools quickly and is often damp, with frequent cloudy or rainy days. Conditions become noticeably cooler by November, and frosts start returning.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
0-4°C
Winter is cold, with frequent frosts and occasional snowfall. The season is typically damp to cool rather than severe, but nighttime temperatures often fall below freezing.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Ambert
Advantages
Ambert
Rich cultural heritage sites
Charming small-town atmosphere
Affordable cost of living
Beautiful Auvergne countryside
Strong community bonds
Excellent local schools
Disadvantages
Ambert
Limited job opportunities locally
No universities nearby
Aging population, fewer young people
Minimal nightlife and entertainment
Rural isolation, transport dependent
Safety & Security in Ambert
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
53
/100
France Avg
55
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Ambert to France averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Ambert
France Average
No city-specific data available — showing France country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Concerning
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 80/100
No data for Ambert — showing hazard indicators from nearby Saint-Etienne (~52 km).
