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Besalú, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,213 Population 420/sq mi density
522 ft Elevation 159 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°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
Besalú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates42.1989°N, 2.6995°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

465 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 71 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 73 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 47 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 142 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 41 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 20 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 39 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 93 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 106 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 48 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 115 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 90 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 88 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 72 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 74 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 65 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 75 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 78 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 14 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Besalú has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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