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Weather & Climate in Bésayes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bésayes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9661°N, 5.0764°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
761 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 134 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 65 km | 2 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 112 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Bésayes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.1").