Bey, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

636 Population 42/sq mi density

623 ft Elevation 190 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$24,980 median income, 7.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$108,600 home value, $543/mo rent

Bey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Area	15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Population Density	42/sq mi
Coordinates	46.8199°N, 4.9676°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (May) 3.46"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	118 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	139 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	105 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	150 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	111 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	121 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	105 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	140 km
Feb 24, 2003	9 km NNE of Levier, France	M3.9	95 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	112 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	137 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	147 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	148 km
Aug 6, 1995	7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland	M3.7	106 km
Jul 20, 1996	1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France	M3.7	125 km
Jul 4, 1991	14 km ESE of Selongey, France	M3.7	86 km
Mar 29, 2006	3 km SE of Cortaillod, Switzerland	M3.6	145 km
Aug 6, 1997	5 km NNE of Bletterans, France	M3.6	39 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	76 km
Apr 5, 2000	1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France	M3.4	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (193 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
February	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Driest
April	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.5 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.1 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.7 in	Coldest

Bey has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.1").

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