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Genoa, Italy

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
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580,097 Population 4,300/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,552 median income, 11.0% unemployment
Genoa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area134.9 sq mi (349.4 km²)
Population Density4,300/sq mi
Coordinates44.4048°N, 8.9444°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,207 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 99 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 43 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 87 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 46 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 63 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 123 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 136 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 101 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 99 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 64 km
Oct 10, 1995 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy M4.7 89 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 43 km
Oct 15, 1996 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy M4.7 148 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 114 km
Aug 13, 2019 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy M4.6 77 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 129 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 56 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 83 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 94 km
Jun 21, 2013 5 km SSW of Casola in Lunigiana, Italy M4.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 — 83 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake — — 142 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake — — 145 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Genoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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