Polonghera, Italy

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

1,128 Population 55/sq mi density

804 ft Elevation 245 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$24,595 median income, 11.4% unemployment

Polonghera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	804 ft (245 m)
Area	20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²)
Population Density	55/sq mi
Coordinates	44.8023°N, 7.5957°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 9.3"

Wettest Month (May) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003	1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy	M5.0	102 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	139 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	70 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	106 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	74 km
Mar 5, 2012	3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy	M4.7	148 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	64 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	33 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	144 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	71 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	79 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	21 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	86 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	144 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	140 km
Apr 16, 2020	2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.5	143 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	33 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	32 km
Sep 22, 2022	3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy	M4.4	124 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	86 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA)	Meteorological	10.0 m	9	126 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	87 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	91 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
May	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
July	78°F (25°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in
September	65°F (19°C)	2.6 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in

Polonghera has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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