Bellignat, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,128 Population 1,367/sq mi density

1,732 ft Elevation 528 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$22,194 median income, 14.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$116,000 home value, $580/mo rent

Bellignat 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 Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,732 ft (528 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	1,367/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2424°N, 5.6284°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"

73% above US avg

Snowfall 40.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

640 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	134 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	61 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	37 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	77 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	125 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	69 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	40 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	113 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	141 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	138 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	130 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	129 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	90 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	110 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	38 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	129 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	130 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	139 km
Feb 17, 2008	8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy	M4.0	124 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	84 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	—	—	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in
March	42°F (5°C)	3.2 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.6 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.2 in
June	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
July	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	58°F (14°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	4.4 in
November	40°F (5°C)	4.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	4.0 in

Bellignat has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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