Montbéliard, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

28,865 Population 4,977/sq mi density

1,073 ft Elevation 327 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.1 / 5.0

$20,088 median income, 21.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$112,400 home value, $562/mo rent

Montbéliard 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,073 ft (327 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	4,977/sq mi
Coordinates	47.5096°N, 6.7982°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 13.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

613 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	94 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	77 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	13 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	48 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	103 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	148 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	140 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	105 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	98 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	116 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	72 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	138 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	114 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	82 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	68 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	111 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	79 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	124 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	150 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	129 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	124 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	128 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.6 in
February	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.9 in	Driest
April	47°F (8°C)	2.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in
November	40°F (5°C)	4.0 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.1 in	Wettest

Montbéliard has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.9").

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