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Weather & Climate in Bescanó, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bescanó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 333 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density1,264/sq mi
Coordinates41.9660°N, 2.7392°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

444 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 97 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 99 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 57 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 44 km 2 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 120 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 57 km 8 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 22 km 5 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 67 km 33 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 53 km 5 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 93 km 1 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 127 km 6 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 64 km 4 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 65 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 98 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 76 km 5 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 100 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 112 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 102 km 10 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 101 km 10 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 101 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 29 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Bescanó has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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