Bavilliers, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,807 Population 1,946/sq mi density

1,158 ft Elevation 353 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$24,905 median income, 13.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent

Bavilliers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,158 ft (353 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	1,946/sq mi
Coordinates	47.6224°N, 6.8354°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 13.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

552 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	82 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	89 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	26 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	58 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	115 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	140 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	108 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	109 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	74 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	123 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	103 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	138 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	133 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	93 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	91 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	123 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	66 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	141 km
Nov 17, 1997	2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France	M4.0	52 km
Sep 10, 2022	1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France	M3.9	41 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	—	131 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	140 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.2 in
February	36°F (2°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in	Driest
April	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
July	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
September	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.6 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in	Wettest

Bavilliers has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.6").

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