Racines, Italy

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,363 Population 43/sq mi density

4,518 ft Elevation 1,377 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 5°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

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Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$26,744 median income, 6.7% unemployment

Racines has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 123.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	40.2°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area	101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²)
Population Density	43/sq mi
Coordinates	46.8667°N, 11.3000°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 123.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

680 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999	12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy	M4.8	81 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy	M4.7	17 km
Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	97 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	136 km
Jun 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria	M4.6	70 km
Oct 1, 2001	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	80 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	139 km
Apr 6, 2000	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	79 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	114 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	144 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	144 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	145 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	149 km
Jul 13, 2020	9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy	M4.3	117 km
Feb 22, 2021	2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy	M4.3	122 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	116 km
Dec 31, 1999	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.3	80 km
Mar 27, 2024	6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.3	134 km
Oct 24, 1994	3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy	M4.3	112 km
Oct 2, 1993	4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy	M4.3	147 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	103 km
1987	VALTELLINA	Meteorological	95.0 m	27	91 km
1868	LAKE GARDA	Earthquake	—	—	138 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.2 in
February	20°F (-7°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	24°F (-5°C)	2.8 in
April	28°F (-2°C)	3.1 in
May	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in
June	43°F (6°C)	4.5 in
July	58°F (14°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
September	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
October	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	3.0 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	2.4 in

Racines has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 20°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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