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Sappada, Italy

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1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,359 Population 51/sq mi density
4,104 ft Elevation 1,251 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
$22,428 median income, 11.7% unemployment
Sappada 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,104 ft (1,251 m)
Area26.9 sq mi (69.7 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates46.5666°N, 12.6842°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 14.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

804 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 82 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 79 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 116 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 142 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 43 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 115 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 87 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 60 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 44 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 45 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 81 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 39 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 82 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 84 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 110 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 28 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 138 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 30 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 24 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 31 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 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
June 51°F (10°C) 5.7 in
July 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
September 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
October 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Sappada has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 24°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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