Valay, France

Bourgogne · France

Valay is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 638. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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

638 Population 95/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population638
Density95/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population638
Population Density95 / sq mi
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates47.3382°, 5.6379°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (920 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valay

Valay is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 638. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Valay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates47.3382°N, 5.6379°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 132 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 125 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 149 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 48 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 85 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 92 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 145 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 138 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 126 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 123 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 134 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 146 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 134 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 136 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 54 km
Nov 13, 2000 1 km WNW of Langendorf, Switzerland M3.8 141 km
Feb 18, 2004 2 km SW of Vuadens, Switzerland M3.8 132 km
Feb 23, 2003 3 km SSW of Jeanménil, France M3.7 133 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 93 km
May 26, 2007 2 km WNW of Rambervillers, France M3.7 134 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 - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Valay has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Valay

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pôle éducatif - - - -
Pôle éducatif des Vallons Fleuris - - - -
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Radio Stations near Valay

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon - MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM - MP3
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle des Jésuites
Le Baccu
Musée Baron-Martin
Musée de la Poterie
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Forges
Musée Louis Pasteur
Musée national de l'espéranto

Libraries in Valay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
La Boutique0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Les Mots Passants0.0
Médiathèque Raymond Lefèvre0.0
Médiathèque Xavier Girault0.0

Farmers Markets in Valay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert

Breweries in Valay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 1551
La Brasserie Doloise
La Patrimoine
LORO Bières Artisanales

Stadiums & Teams in Valay

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valay

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
l'Abbaye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Foncine le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mouthe 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Valay

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base-Medium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield-Medium Airport
Aéro Sermange Airfield-Small Airport
Arbois Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arc-lès-Gray Airfield-Small Airport
Athose Airfield-Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield-Small Airport
Bay Airfield-Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon La Vèze Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon-Thise Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnay Airfield-Small Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy Airfield-Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp Airfield-Small Airport
Chaumont-Semoutiers Airfield-Small Airport
Dampierre et Flée Airfield-Small Airport
Dijon Darois Airfield-Small Airport
Doucier Airfield-Small Airport
Francourt Airfield-Small Airport
Gevigney Airfield-Small Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield-Small Airport
Jasney Airfield-Small Airport
La Malachère Airfield-Small Airport
La Vrine Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lambrey Airfield-Small Airport
Langres-Rolampont Airfield-Small Airport
Lombard Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges Airfield-Small Airport
Pontarlier Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield-Small Airport
Senoncourt Airfield-Small Airport
Til Châtel Airfield-Small Airport
Tincey Airfield-Small Airport
Venisey Airfield-Small Airport
Vigearde Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Valay

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valay

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Trinité
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Sainte-Trinité
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Valère

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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What is the population of Valay?

Valay has a population of 638 residents and is located in France. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valay?

Valay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.

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