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Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

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2.1 /5.0
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5,423 Population 44/sq mi density
3,973 ft Elevation 1,211 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$32,387 median income, 11.7% unemployment
Cortina d'Ampezzo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 125.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,973 ft (1,211 m)
Area122.7 sq mi (317.7 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates46.5369°N, 12.1390°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 125.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

857 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 121 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 118 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 140 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 75 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 81 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 142 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 125 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 43 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 94 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 139 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 77 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 139 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 78 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 117 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 104 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 122 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 61 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 74 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 42 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 33 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 139 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake — — 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.0 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
October 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in

Cortina d'Ampezzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 21°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.0").

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