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Sestriere, Italy

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2.2 /5.0
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838 Population 188/sq mi density
6,696 ft Elevation 2,041 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$28,287 median income, 8.7% unemployment
Sestriere has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 190.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.8°F
37% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,696 ft (2,041 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates44.9586°N, 6.8775°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 190.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 126 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 42 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 82 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 121 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 17 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 56 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 140 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 124 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 81 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 137 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 54 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 96 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 54 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 134 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 54 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 143 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 32 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 140 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 116 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 56 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 9 143 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 132 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.1 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 4.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in
May 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
June 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
October 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 4.7 in

Sestriere has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.4").

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