Chiavari, Italy

Full City Profile

26,572 Population 4,550/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Chiavari experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density4,550/sq mi
Coordinates44.3177°N, 9.3224°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,808 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 148 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 127 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 67 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 143 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 144 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 63 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 59 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 43 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 91 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 113 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 69 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 92 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 144 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 143 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 131 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 93 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 68 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 29 km
Oct 15, 1996 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy M4.7 123 km
Jul 7, 1999 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy M4.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 - 109 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 145 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 131 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 115 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in

Chiavari has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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