Premia, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

376 Population 15/sq mi density

2,625 ft Elevation 800 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$20,827 median income, 11.8% unemployment

Premia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	38.9°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,625 ft (800 m)
Area	24.6 sq mi (63.7 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2681°N, 8.3383°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 19.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

844 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	144 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	113 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	107 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	79 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	103 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	127 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	142 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	122 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	32 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	147 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	139 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	141 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	57 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	102 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	82 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	82 km
Jan 21, 2008	4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland	M4.2	101 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	137 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	68 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	80 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	60 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	59 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	117 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.7 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	3.2 in
April	34°F (1°C)	4.2 in
May	42°F (6°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	49°F (9°C)	4.6 in
July	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	4.5 in
September	48°F (9°C)	4.1 in
October	41°F (5°C)	4.5 in
November	32°F (0°C)	3.6 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.8 in

Premia has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 27°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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