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Benasque, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,231 Population 221/sq mi density
3,740 ft Elevation 1,140 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
Benasque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,740 ft (1,140 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates42.6053°N, 0.5231°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 26.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 67 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 89 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 92 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 35 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 140 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 33 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 96 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 68 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 144 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 46 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 95 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 146 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 142 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 133 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 85 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 130 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 100 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 133 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 68 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
April 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in
June 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in

Benasque has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.8").

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