Canonica, Italy

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

1,851 Population 819/sq mi density

801 ft Elevation 244 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$28,400 median income, 9.8% unemployment

Canonica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	801 ft (244 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	819/sq mi
Coordinates	45.6559°N, 9.2875°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 1.6"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

Jan 27, 2012	4 km SE of Berceto, Italy	M5.0	143 km
Apr 11, 2003	1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy	M5.0	101 km
Jan 25, 2012	1 km N of Poviglio, Italy	M4.9	132 km
Oct 29, 1995	0 km WNW of Adro, Italy	M4.9	52 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	108 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	106 km
Feb 21, 1998	2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy	M4.8	148 km
Dec 29, 1999	12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy	M4.8	131 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	114 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	126 km
Mar 5, 2012	3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy	M4.7	121 km
Aug 13, 2019	4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy	M4.6	132 km
Oct 3, 2012	1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy	M4.5	102 km
Oct 15, 1996	2 km NE of Poviglio, Italy	M4.5	133 km
Oct 15, 1996	4 km WNW of Correggio, Italy	M4.5	149 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	147 km
Apr 16, 2020	2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.5	107 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	123 km
Oct 1, 2001	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	133 km
Apr 6, 2000	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1987	VALTELLINA	Meteorological	95.0 m	27	114 km
1601	LAKE LUCERNE	Eruption + Earthquake	4.0 m	8	141 km
1868	LAKE GARDA	Earthquake	—	—	110 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.9 in
February	40°F (4°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	47°F (9°C)	2.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
July	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in	Coldest

Canonica has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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