San Candido, Italy

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

2,282 Population 19/sq mi density

3,855 ft Elevation 1,175 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$29,388 median income, 9.1% unemployment

San Candido has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	37.7°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,855 ft (1,175 m)
Area	122.7 sq mi (317.7 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	46.7324°N, 12.2786°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 14.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.75"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

797 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998	5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.6	118 km
Jul 12, 2004	7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.2	115 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy	M4.7	82 km
Feb 14, 2002	4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.7	79 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia	M4.6	123 km
Jun 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria	M4.6	138 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	60 km
Oct 1, 2001	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	150 km
Oct 5, 1991	0 km W of Nimis, Italy	M4.5	95 km
Apr 6, 2000	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	149 km
May 28, 1998	3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy	M4.5	80 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	75 km
May 13, 1999	2 km NW of Clodig, Italy	M4.4	117 km
Aug 29, 2004	1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy	M4.3	59 km
Oct 24, 1994	3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy	M4.3	127 km
Mar 27, 2024	6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.3	64 km
Oct 2, 1993	4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy	M4.3	74 km
Jul 13, 2020	9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy	M4.3	53 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	53 km
Dec 31, 1999	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.3	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	2.0 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	2.5 in
April	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in
May	43°F (6°C)	4.2 in
June	49°F (10°C)	5.1 in
July	54°F (12°C)	5.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	53°F (12°C)	5.3 in
September	48°F (9°C)	3.9 in
October	40°F (5°C)	3.4 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	3.2 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.2 in

San Candido has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 23°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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