Castell'Alfero, Italy

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

1,038 Population 13/sq mi density

771 ft Elevation 235 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$25,193 median income, 10.4% unemployment

Castell'Alfero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	56.3°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	771 ft (235 m)
Area	77.3 sq mi (200.3 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	44.9851°N, 8.2231°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003	1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy	M5.0	57 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	94 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	24 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	127 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	22 km
Mar 5, 2012	3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy	M4.7	106 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	84 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	120 km
Aug 13, 2019	4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy	M4.6	140 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	41 km
Apr 16, 2020	2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.5	99 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	87 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	132 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	84 km
Oct 3, 2012	1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy	M4.5	127 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	144 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	86 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	111 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	54 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	102 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	131 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
May	62°F (16°C)	3.1 in
June	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.3 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
November	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in

Castell'Alfero has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.3").

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