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Bescanó, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,767 Population 1,264/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 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
Bescanó 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

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density1,264/sq mi
Coordinates41.9660°N, 2.7392°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

444 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 97 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 99 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 57 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 44 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 120 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 57 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 22 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 67 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 53 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 93 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 127 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 64 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 65 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 98 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 76 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 100 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 112 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 102 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 101 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 29 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Bescanó has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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