Sabbia, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

63 Population 1/sq mi density

2,388 ft Elevation 728 meters

30°F Avg Temperature -1°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$23,735 median income, 11.2% unemployment

Sabbia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	30.1°F
	44% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,388 ft (728 m)
Area	49.2 sq mi (127.3 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8572°N, 8.2358°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 179.5"

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,052 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	129 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	112 km
Oct 29, 1995	0 km WNW of Adro, Italy	M4.9	136 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	139 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	142 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	114 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	147 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	138 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	129 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	124 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	15 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	122 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	103 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	148 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	127 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	146 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	70 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	66 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	106 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy	M4.2	129 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	107 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	99 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	123 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	2.1 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in
April	41°F (5°C)	3.7 in
May	49°F (9°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
July	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
August	60°F (15°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
September	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in
November	36°F (2°C)	3.0 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	2.1 in	Driest

Sabbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (2.1").

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