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Weather & Climate in Bessay-sur-Allier, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bessay-sur-Allier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4420°N, 3.3626°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
248 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 55 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Beaune, France | M3.4 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 122 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 5 km NW of Bonnat, France | M3.2 | 116 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 (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 80 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Bessay-sur-Allier has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.9").