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Fornace, Italy

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2.2 /5.0
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1,067 Population 163/sq mi density
2,428 ft Elevation 740 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$23,399 median income, 8.5% unemployment
Fornace experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates46.1181°N, 11.2075°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

762 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 M6.0 137 km
May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 141 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 138 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 140 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 137 km
May 20, 2012 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy M5.0 145 km
Jul 17, 2011 0 km W of Sermide, Italy M4.9 124 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 140 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 150 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 111 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 137 km
May 20, 2012 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy M4.8 139 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 140 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 145 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 88 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 150 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 69 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 149 km
May 20, 2012 3 km NE of Massa Finalese, Italy M4.7 138 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.7 141 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 88 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 73 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 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Fornace has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.0").

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