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Santa Margherita, Italy

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0
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4,862 Population 1,125/sq mi density
682 ft Elevation 208 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,979 median income, 9.1% unemployment
Santa Margherita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density1,125/sq mi
Coordinates45.6339°N, 9.2301°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.0 on May 22, 2024.

Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 143 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 97 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 104 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 57 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 104 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 134 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 136 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 110 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 119 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 129 km
Aug 13, 2019 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy M4.6 131 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 148 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 126 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 105 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 148 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km NE of Poviglio, Italy M4.5 135 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 101 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 137 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 137 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 27 119 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 141 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake — — 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Santa Margherita has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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