Bures-sur-Yvette, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

10,411 Population 4,648/sq mi density

203 ft Elevation 62 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$36,191 median income, 6.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$209,800 home value, $1,049/mo rent

Bures-sur-Yvette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	203 ft (62 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density	4,648/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6998°N, 2.1706°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 2.1"

Wettest Month (May) 2.48"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 1, 2005.

Jan 25, 1993	7 km SSE of Souesmes, France	M3.8	145 km
Mar 6, 1999	2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France	M3.3	100 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	116 km
Feb 22, 1999	France	M3.1	110 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	112 km
Jan 5, 1994	0 km SSE of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, France	M2.7	120 km
Dec 24, 1997	8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France	M2.7	150 km
May 21, 2003	France	M2.7	149 km
Nov 3, 2000	5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France	M2.6	100 km
Dec 13, 1992	1 km SW of La Mailleraye-sur-Seine, France	M2.5	134 km
Jan 12, 1999	5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France	M2.5	98 km
Jun 11, 1997	4 km NE of Voves, France	M2.5	58 km
Jun 22, 1999	5 km NNE of Oisemont, France	M2.5	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
February	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Driest
September	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in

Bures-sur-Yvette has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (1.7").

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