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Malesco, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,287 Population 52/sq mi density
2,615 ft Elevation 797 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$12,514 median income, 10.9% unemployment
Malesco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.6 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Area24.6 sq mi (63.7 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates46.1280°N, 8.4980°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.6"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

960 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 126 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 140 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 149 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 107 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 144 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 132 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 103 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 150 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 134 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 90 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 23 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 130 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 139 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 147 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 145 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 88 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 114 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 72 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 27 144 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 75 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 78 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Malesco has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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