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Bény, France

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
677 Population 45/sq mi density
771 ft Elevation 235 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,190 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$104,600 home value, $523/mo rent
Bény experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates46.3239°N, 5.2867°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 89 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 63 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 103 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 129 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 66 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 137 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 141 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 117 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 150 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 45 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 134 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 148 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 106 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 92 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 104 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 142 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 138 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 77 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 126 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 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Bény has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.6").

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