San Lorenzo, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

85 Population 16/sq mi density

3,215 ft Elevation 980 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

$21,366 median income, 12.2% unemployment

San Lorenzo 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	3,215 ft (980 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	46.1272°N, 8.2007°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 179.5"

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Dec) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

961 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	142 km
Oct 29, 1995	0 km WNW of Adro, Italy	M4.9	147 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	144 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	124 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	115 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	146 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	143 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	120 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	97 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	146 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	140 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	18 km
Nov 21, 1995	1 km SW of Collegno, Italy	M4.4	128 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	120 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	66 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	50 km
Feb 11, 1990	northern Italy	M4.3	133 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	101 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	136 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	79 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	78 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	69 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	109 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in
March	40°F (4°C)	3.0 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.7 in
May	53°F (11°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	4.4 in
July	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
August	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
September	56°F (14°C)	3.5 in
October	48°F (9°C)	4.0 in
November	38°F (4°C)	3.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	2.3 in	Driest

San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 15°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (2.3").

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