Balbigny, France

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2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,583 Population 298/sq mi density

1,099 ft Elevation 335 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$22,702 median income, 10.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$125,000 home value, $625/mo rent

Balbigny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,099 ft (335 m)
Area	8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density	298/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8191°N, 4.1903°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	140 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	142 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	138 km
May 9, 2022	5 km SW of Villebret, France	M4.2	131 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	98 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	101 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	149 km
Aug 19, 2003	5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.8	109 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	116 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	107 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	150 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	99 km
Aug 23, 2003	1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France	M3.7	106 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	101 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	145 km
Feb 1, 2008	8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France	M3.6	101 km
Aug 6, 1997	5 km NNE of Bletterans, France	M3.6	147 km
Feb 21, 1993	9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France	M3.5	83 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	51 km
Sep 8, 1995	1 km NW of Crolles, France	M3.5	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (95 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	95 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
February	40°F (4°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	3.0 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest

Balbigny has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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