Bavay, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,414 Population 873/sq mi density

489 ft Elevation 149 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$22,151 median income, 18.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$108,200 home value, $541/mo rent

Bavay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	489 ft (149 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density	873/sq mi
Coordinates	50.2983°N, 3.7937°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 5.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	22 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	29 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	144 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	139 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	37 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	67 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	121 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	15 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	142 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	108 km
Nov 10, 2001	3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium	M3.2	149 km
Aug 10, 1991	1 km S of Vottem, Belgium	M3.2	132 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	14 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium	M3.1	121 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	61 km
May 10, 1990	1 km W of Modave, Belgium	M3.1	106 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	148 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	15 km
Jul 23, 1992	3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium	M3.0	34 km
Mar 27, 1991	4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium	M3.0	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
July	65°F (19°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in

Bavay has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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