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Belley, France

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,145 Population 1,056/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,874 median income, 12.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$126,200 home value, $631/mo rent
Belley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density1,056/sq mi
Coordinates45.7592°N, 5.6881°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 127 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 47 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 59 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 36 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 36 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 110 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 72 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 134 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 138 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 148 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 76 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 150 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 137 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 133 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 27 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 69 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 132 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 138 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 92 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Belley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.8").

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