Bessines-sur-Gartempe, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Bessines-sur-Gartempe is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,709. Elevation: 1,056 ft (322 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Bessines-sur-Gartempe is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,709 |
| Population Density | 127 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1089°, 1.3683° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.3 inches (1,328 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.3 inches (18 cm) |
About Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Bessines-sur-Gartempe is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,709. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Climate in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Bessines-sur-Gartempe has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1025 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1089°N, 1.3683°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Bessines-sur-Gartempe has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.5").
Schools in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Pierre Mendès-France | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Charles Perrault | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole élémentaire Jacques Prévert | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bessines-sur-Gartempe
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing FM | blues, gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| rtf (RU) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) | french chansons, french music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| rjfm | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Masein80 | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre international de la caricature du dessin de presse et d'humour | ||||
| Espace Valadon | ||||
| Micro Folie | ||||
| Musée Archéologique Lémovice | ||||
| Musée de la minéralogie et pétrographie | ||||
| Musée du Vélo du Haut Limousin | ||||
| Musée René Baubérot | ||||
| Musée René Baubérot | ||||
| Urêka |
Libraries in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @postrophe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Châtelus-le-Marcheix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Francophone Multimédia annexe Beaubreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale Gartempe Saint-Pardoux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel Jean Ferrat | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Georges-Emmanuel Clancier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque au fil des mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Chatreix | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Châteauponsac |
Hotels in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bières Lémovice | ||||
| Brasserie BRÂM | ||||
| Brasserie Sostra |
Airports Near Bessines-sur-Gartempe
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Limoges Airport | LIG | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Égletons | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Junien | - | Small Airport |
| Archigny Chenevelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Augignac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Availles Limouzine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Azat le Ris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bataillou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berneuil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandes La Perouille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brigueil le Chantre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Châteauroux Villers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chauvigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gajoubert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guéret Saint-Laurent Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Blanc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pavillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pommier Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Pouyollet Lizières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libarderie Blond Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montmorillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pérols sur Vézère Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peyrelevade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prissac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Troches-Pompadour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bessines-sur-Gartempe |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Léger |
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Waterfalls Near Bessines-sur-Gartempe
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bessines-sur-Gartempe.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cascades de Bessines |
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What is the population of Bessines-sur-Gartempe?
Bessines-sur-Gartempe has a population of 2,709 residents and is located in France. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 21.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bessines-sur-Gartempe?
Bessines-sur-Gartempe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.
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