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Weather & Climate in Bessières, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bessières enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 263 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 38.8 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7986°N, 1.6062°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
378 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Ossun, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 28 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 4 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France | M4.0 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 4 km WSW of Capvern, France | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1992 | 0 km S of Horgues, France | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 5 km ENE of Pouzac, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 108 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 (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in |
Bessières has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.7").