Saulon-la-Rue, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

543 Population 134/sq mi density

715 ft Elevation 218 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$28,696 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$131,200 home value, $656/mo rent

Saulon-la-Rue 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	715 ft (218 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density	134/sq mi
Coordinates	47.2216°N, 5.0638°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (May) 3.39"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	91 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	115 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	129 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	147 km
Feb 24, 2003	9 km NNE of Levier, France	M3.9	88 km
Jul 4, 1991	14 km ESE of Selongey, France	M3.7	42 km
Aug 6, 1995	7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland	M3.7	116 km
Mar 24, 2003	5 km WSW of Frahier-et-Chatebier, France	M3.6	130 km
Aug 6, 1997	5 km NNE of Bletterans, France	M3.6	57 km
Mar 29, 2006	3 km SE of Cortaillod, Switzerland	M3.6	141 km
Nov 14, 1990	0 km WSW of Saint-Nabord, France	M3.5	146 km
Jul 25, 2002	7 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.5	120 km
Aug 1, 2006	7 km ESE of Beaune, France	M3.4	26 km
Jul 25, 2002	6 km NW of Beaujeu, France	M3.4	122 km
Feb 3, 2003	1 km WSW of Saint-Blaise, Switzerland	M3.4	146 km
Mar 22, 1991	2 km S of Meximieux, France	M3.3	149 km
Jul 21, 2003	3 km ENE of Yvonand, Switzerland	M3.3	139 km
Mar 23, 1993	3 km NE of Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont, France	M3.3	127 km
Jul 15, 1996	6 km WNW of Cruseilles, France	M3.3	150 km
Apr 14, 1991	8 km S of Poligny, France	M3.3	70 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.9 in	Driest
April	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	2.4 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in	Coldest

Saulon-la-Rue has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.9").

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