Besson, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Besson is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 788. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°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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People
Climate
| Population | 788 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4700°, 3.2640° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.5 inches (750 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Besson
Besson is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 788. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below France avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4700°N, 3.2640°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Besson has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.8").
Schools in Besson
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Besson
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFM Business | economic news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Coquelicot | - | MP3 |
Museums in Besson
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre National du Costume et de la Scène | ||||
| Citevolution & Musée de la visitation | ||||
| Maison Mantin | ||||
| Marionnettes Expo | ||||
| Moulin Méchin | ||||
| Musée & jardin Souvigny | ||||
| Musée Anne de Beaujeu | ||||
| Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la Vigne et du Terroir | ||||
| Musée du Batiment | ||||
| Musée du lavage et du repassage | ||||
| Musée James Joyce | ||||
| Musée Josette Bournet | ||||
| Musée rural Montacutain |
Libraries in Besson
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Allier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Fonds Anna Livia Plurabelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Florilège | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Varennes-sur-Allier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Samuel Paty | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Besson
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché le jeudi matin | |||||
| Weekend Market |
Castles in Besson
9 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Besson
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back in Malt | ||||
| Café Rétro |
Stadiums & Teams in Besson
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Besson
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Loge des Gardes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Besson
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Avord (BA 702) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nevers-Fourchambault Airport | NVS | Medium Airport |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | RNE | Medium Airport |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | VHY | Medium Airport |
| Aubiat Sardon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Banelle Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM La Bouble | - | Small Airport |
| Béard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bort-l'Étang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coust Colombiers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Prouilhat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guilly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jayet Gannat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Joigny Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jouet sur l'Aubois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Collancelle Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Tuilière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Charmois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lurcy-Lévis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luzy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montluçon-Domérat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moulins-Montbeugny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mounier Haut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Priest des Champs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veauce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verneuil en Bourbonnais | - | Small Airport |
| Ville Langy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Besson
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence Postale |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Besson
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Barthélemy | |
| Église Saint-Martin |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Besson
What is the population of Besson?
Besson has a population of 788 residents and is located in France. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 14.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Besson?
Besson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.
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