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Weather & Climate in Baume-les-Dames, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Baume-les-Dames experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density460/sq mi
Coordinates47.3530°N, 6.3612°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

608 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 111 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 81 km 10 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 149 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 30 km 12 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 11 km 17 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 79 km 6 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 134 km 5 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 150 km 33 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 137 km 4 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 101 km 25 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 102 km 2 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 139 km 20 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 102 km 22 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 83 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 133 km 10 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 80 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 104 km 2 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 113 km 10 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 93 km 33 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 137 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 140 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Baume-les-Dames has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (3.1").

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