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Weather & Climate in Bénesse-Maremne, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bénesse-Maremne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6347°N, 1.3617°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
948 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 104 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km NW of Cauterets, France | M4.8 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain | M4.7 | 85 km | 1 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain | M4.6 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Feb 21, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain | M4.3 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain | M4.3 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 2 km SE of Mont, France | M4.2 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain | M4.2 | 77 km | 29 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France | M4.2 | 62 km | 25 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain | M4.2 | 94 km | 2 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France | M4.2 | 50 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in |
Bénesse-Maremne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.3").