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Busque, France

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
617 Population 28/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,138 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent
Busque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates43.7822°N, 1.9598°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 13, 2007.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 116 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 116 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 147 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 116 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 114 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 128 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 114 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 114 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 113 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 113 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 121 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 92 km
Jan 15, 2005 7 km ESE of Les, Spain M3.7 145 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 139 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 89 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 149 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 104 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 119 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 115 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Busque has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.5").

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