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Bassens, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
7,521 Population 1,894/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,982 median income, 16.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$149,600 home value, $748/mo rent
Bassens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density1,894/sq mi
Coordinates44.9035°N, 0.5170°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 130 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 147 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 49 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 131 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 137 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 134 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 149 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 92 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 136 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 112 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 134 km
Jun 7, 1993 10 km ESE of Amou, France M3.6 149 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 128 km
Apr 2, 1996 9 km ESE of Amou, France M3.4 149 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 139 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 99 km
Jul 16, 2002 65 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.3 142 km
Apr 18, 2005 5 km WNW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.3 135 km
Jan 13, 2001 51 km W of Les Mathes, France M3.3 129 km
Aug 29, 1995 France M3.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in

Bassens has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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