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Boncourt, Switzerland

Jura · Switzerland

Boncourt is a small town in Jura, Switzerland with a population of 1,304. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

1,304 Population 4/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Boncourt

Boncourt

Boncourt is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.

People

Population1,304
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population1,304
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates47.4949°, 7.0130°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceJura
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,182 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.4 inches (34 cm)

About Boncourt

Boncourt is a small town in Switzerland (Jura) with a population of 1,304. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Boncourt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Switzerland avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area345.2 sq mi (894.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates47.4949°N, 7.0130°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

644 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 100 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 72 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 145 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 22 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 61 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 138 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 140 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 98 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 104 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 135 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 89 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 56 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 142 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 122 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 91 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 77 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 52 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 75 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 136 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 112 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Boncourt has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Boncourt

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Boncourt
École Buix
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Radio Stations near Boncourt

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance (FR) electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Worship (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
RJB MP3 128 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM Louange (FR) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Boncourt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forge-musée d'Étueffont
JURASSICA Museum
L'Atelier du Pavillon des sciences
La Damassine
Le 19
Le Pavillon des sciences
Maison de la Tête de Moine
Maison départementale de l'environnement
Mémorial de Haute Alsace
Musée Agricole de Botans
Musée Bull et de la Mécanographie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'art moderne - Donation Maurice Jardot
Musée de l'Artisanat et des Traditions Populaires
Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot
Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu
Musée de la pince
Musée de la poterie
Musée du Château des ducs de Wurtemberg
Musée du Mont-Repais
Musée Frédéric Japy
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Roger Comte
O Vergers d'Ajoie - Musee suisse des fruits et de la destillation
Tour 41 : musée des beaux arts
Tour 46

Libraries in Boncourt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Administration cantonale;Section des Monuments historiques;Office Cantonal de la Culture (OCC)0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux mille et un livres"0.0
Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne (BiCJ)0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Université de Franche-Comté - UTBM0.0
Bibliotheque le liseron0.0
Bibliothèque Léon Deubel0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Pergaud0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale d'Andelnans0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Porrentruy0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Janusz Korczak0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lucien Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque UTBM0.0
L'ABC0.0
La Clé des Champs0.0
La Foyothèque0.0
La Vouivre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alice Boname0.0
Médiathèque Bourogne0.0
Médiathèque de Bavilliers0.0
Médiathèque de Delle0.0
Médiathèque de Rougegoutte0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Sundgau0.0
Médiathèque Le Bélieu0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jules Carrey0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Mille Feuilles - Café0.0

Farmers Markets in Boncourt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Petit Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert d'Audincourt
Marché des Vosges
Marché Fréry
Marché hebdomadaire
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché des Résidences

Hotels in Boncourt

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Rochette
Hôtel-Restaurant de la Locomotive
Hôtel-Restaurant Le Lion d'Or

Restaurants in Boncourt

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Helvétia

Castles in Boncourt

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tour de Milandre

Train Stations in Boncourt

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boncourt

Gas Stations in Boncourt

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garage Pilou SARL
Shell
Station La Fleur de Lys
Station Paupe
Station-Shop de la Côte

Banks in Boncourt

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Cantonale du Jura
Raiffeisen

Breweries in Boncourt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Backporte
Brasserie de Sochaux
Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM
Brasserie des Quatre Pays
Brasserie du Faubourg
Brasserie du Territoire OXL
Brasserie Fontaine de Jouvence
Hélie - Microbrasserie Solaire

Stadiums & Teams in Boncourt

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Ski Resorts Near Boncourt

46 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Gaschney 360 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 $0
Gérardmer 0.0 $0
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 $0
La Schlucht 0.0 $0
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 $0
Valtin 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0

Airports Near Boncourt

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Épinal Dogneville AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
421 m (1,381 ft)
Area
58.0 km² (22.4 mi²)
Postal Code
2924

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boncourt

What is the population of Boncourt?

Boncourt has a population of 1,304 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 345.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boncourt?

Boncourt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.

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