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Samolaco, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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2,829 Population 383/sq mi density
751 ft Elevation 229 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,630 median income, 11.9% unemployment
Samolaco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates46.2425°N, 9.3940°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 77.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

721 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 82 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 81 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 126 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 60 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 90 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 104 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 57 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 82 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 82 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 114 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 90 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 114 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 113 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 109 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 82 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 82 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 131 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 110 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 74 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 92 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 122 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake — — 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in

Samolaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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