Boves, Italy

Full City Profile

7,089 Population 265/sq mi density
1,936 ft Elevation 590 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Boves experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Area26.8 sq mi (69.3 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates44.3299°N, 7.5473°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 118 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 149 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 95 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 86 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 73 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 88 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 32 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 97 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 98 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 90 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 34 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 50 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 61 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 100 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 69 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 82 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 75 km
Sep 22, 2022 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy M4.4 121 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 63 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 74 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 46 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in

Boves has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.3").

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