Baume-les-Dames, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

5,759 Population 460/sq mi density

928 ft Elevation 283 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$23,663 median income, 12.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$105,600 home value, $528/mo rent

Baume-les-Dames experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	928 ft (283 m)
Area	12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density	460/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3530°N, 6.3612°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"

15% above US avg

Snowfall 3.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

608 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	111 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	81 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	149 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	30 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	11 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	79 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	134 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	150 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	137 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	101 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	102 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	139 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	102 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	83 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	133 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	80 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	104 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	113 km
Nov 17, 1997	2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France	M4.0	93 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.0	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	140 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	116 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
March	42°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Driest
April	47°F (8°C)	3.3 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
September	58°F (15°C)	3.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.1 in	Wettest

Baume-les-Dames has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (3.1").

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