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Weather & Climate in Benasque, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benasque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,740 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6053°N, 0.5231°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km NW of Cauterets, France | M4.8 | 67 km | 3 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France | M4.2 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France | M4.2 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 2 km SE of Mont, France | M4.2 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain | M4.2 | 133 km | 29 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1997 | 8 km SE of Amou, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in |
Benasque has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.8").