Sassello, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

1,115 Population 64/sq mi density

1,329 ft Elevation 405 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$21,291 median income, 11.5% unemployment

Sassello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,329 ft (405 m)
Area	17.4 sq mi (45.1 km²)
Population Density	64/sq mi
Coordinates	44.4804°N, 8.4938°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 14.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,400 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Jun 21, 2013	6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy	M5.2	136 km
Apr 11, 2003	1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy	M5.0	47 km
Jan 27, 2012	4 km SE of Berceto, Italy	M5.0	122 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	72 km
Jun 30, 2013	6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy	M4.9	138 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	43 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	142 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	40 km
Jun 23, 2013	6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy	M4.7	136 km
Oct 10, 1995	2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy	M4.7	125 km
Mar 5, 2012	3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy	M4.7	75 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	148 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	141 km
Aug 13, 2019	4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy	M4.6	111 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	106 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	93 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	94 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	87 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	142 km
Oct 3, 2012	1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy	M4.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA)	Meteorological	10.0 m	9	132 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	59 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	109 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	2.4 in
March	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in
October	56°F (14°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
November	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in
December	42°F (6°C)	2.9 in

Sassello has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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