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Merano, Italy

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2.1 /5.0
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41,051 Population 2,399/sq mi density
1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°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
$28,024 median income, 9.3% unemployment
Merano has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 99.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average31.0°F
43% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²)
Population Density2,399/sq mi
Coordinates46.6682°N, 11.1595°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 99.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

702 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 149 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 65 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 126 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 8 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 100 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 83 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 64 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 64 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 128 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 148 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 111 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 143 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 144 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 143 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 118 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 98 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 137 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 64 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 90 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 116 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 2,000 100 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 70 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake — — 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
May 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
July 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.0 in

Merano has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 12°F in January to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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