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Weather & Climate in Bessèges, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bessèges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2917°N, 4.1004°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
433 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 24 km | 4 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France | M3.4 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.3 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of Palama, France | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1994 | 14 km E of Gruissan, France | M3.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1993 | 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.2 | 147 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Bessèges has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").