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Weather & Climate in Bessenay, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bessenay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7766°N, 4.5544°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
367 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 73 km | 2 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 88 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 1 km E of Biol, France | M3.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France | M3.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 1 km NW of Crolles, France | M3.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Bessenay has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").