Simard, France

Bourgogne · France

Simard is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 886. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

886 Population 102/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population886
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Population886
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Coordinates46.7197°, 5.1807°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Simard

Simard is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 886. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Simard 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. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates46.7197°N, 5.1807°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 149 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 120 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 99 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 140 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 141 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 103 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 103 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 147 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 90 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 141 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 121 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 137 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 84 km
Feb 18, 2004 2 km SW of Vuadens, Switzerland M3.8 140 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 150 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 144 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 129 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Simard has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Simard

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École Daniel Pennac - - - -
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Radio Stations near Simard

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plein Air Jura - La Radio Hit Régionale pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon - MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM - MP3

Museums in Simard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Eden
Écomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne
Espace D'Artagnan
La Maison du Pain
Maison de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation bressanes
Maison de la Poupée
Maison du Blé et du Pain
Moulin de Montjay
Musée d'Histoire et de Culture des Sourds
Musée de l'Imprimerie (Écomusée)
Musée de l'Ours en peluche (privé)
Musée du Terroir
Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille
Musée du Vélo
Musée municipal

Libraries in Simard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Germain-du-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Guigue0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sermoyer0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Besson0.0

Farmers Markets in Simard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Panier Bressan
Marché de Louhans
Marché de Saint-Martin en Bresse

Gas Stations in Simard

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #3040213518

Stadiums & Teams in Simard

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Ski Resorts Near Simard

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Simard

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield-Medium Airport
Aéro Sermange Airfield-Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield-Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Bay Airfield-Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Brancion Airfield-Small Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy Airfield-Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield-Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Dijon Darois Airfield-Small Airport
Doucier Airfield-Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield-Small Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges Airfield-Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield-Small Airport
Pouilly-Maconge Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield-Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield-Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield-Small Airport
Vigearde Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Simard

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Simard

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Pierre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Simard

What is the population of Simard?

Simard has a population of 886 residents and is located in France. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simard?

Simard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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