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Weather & Climate in Bassillac, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bassillac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1909°N, 0.8133°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Melle, France | M3.9 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France | M3.5 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1997 | 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France | M3.4 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 36 km | 2 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Aug 29, 1995 | France | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 11 km NE of Jonzac, France | M3.3 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Beauvoir-sur-Niort, France | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Beauvoir-sur-Niort, France | M3.2 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Sep 27, 2001 | 5 km SW of Beauvoir-sur-Niort, France | M3.2 | 149 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 2 km NE of Chermignac, France | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 7 km ENE of Chevanceaux, France | M3.2 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France | M3.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in |
Bassillac has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.2").