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Prato Sesia, Italy

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2.0 /5.0
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1,578 Population 130/sq mi density
902 ft Elevation 275 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
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Overall
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
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$25,004 median income, 10.3% unemployment
Prato Sesia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates45.6507°N, 8.3729°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 104 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 123 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 88 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 130 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 91 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 146 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 145 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 111 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 145 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 149 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 146 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 133 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 144 km
Sep 22, 2022 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy M4.4 147 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 37 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 91 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 113 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 94 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 148 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 128 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 124 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest

Prato Sesia has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (1.8").

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