Sign In Register

Cologne, Italy

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
7,032 Population 1,123/sq mi density
614 ft Elevation 187 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,463 median income, 9.5% unemployment
Cologne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density1,123/sq mi
Coordinates45.5786°N, 9.9418°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

May 20, 2012 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy M6.0 127 km
May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 121 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 113 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 109 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 109 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 112 km
May 20, 2012 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy M5.0 147 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 122 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 120 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 140 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 93 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 121 km
Jul 17, 2011 0 km W of Sermide, Italy M4.9 123 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 108 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 5 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 109 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 105 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 117 km
May 20, 2012 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy M4.8 137 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 94 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Cologne has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →