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Bellevaux, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,273 Population 249/sq mi density
2,920 ft Elevation 890 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,875 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$170,600 home value, $853/mo rent
Bellevaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density249/sq mi
Coordinates46.2588°N, 6.5335°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.51"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

901 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 80 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 31 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 51 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 63 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 46 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 139 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 128 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 114 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 50 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 82 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 95 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 76 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 59 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 143 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 77 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 150 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 146 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 124 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 76 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 75 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 — 122 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Bellevaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (3.9").

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