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Selva, Italy

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2.1 /5.0
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1,601 Population 165/sq mi density
5,141 ft Elevation 1,567 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°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
$28,930 median income, 9.6% unemployment
Selva has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 125.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,141 ft (1,567 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates46.5547°N, 11.7604°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 125.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

790 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 M5.6 149 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 147 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 111 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 110 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 145 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 47 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 120 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 122 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 65 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 110 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 104 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 110 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 107 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 145 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 102 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 71 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 110 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 88 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 88 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 54 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 111 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake — — 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
April 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in
May 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
June 47°F (9°C) 4.6 in
July 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in

Selva has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 21°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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