Valleggia, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

3,086 Population 271/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 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

$22,981 median income, 11.3% unemployment

Valleggia 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	30 ft (9 m)
Area	11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density	271/sq mi
Coordinates	44.2808°N, 8.4297°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 14.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,342 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	137 km
Apr 11, 2003	1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy	M5.0	68 km
Jan 27, 2012	4 km SE of Berceto, Italy	M5.0	129 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	65 km
Jun 30, 2013	6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy	M4.9	138 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	87 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	141 km
Jun 23, 2013	6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy	M4.7	137 km
Oct 10, 1995	2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy	M4.7	127 km
Mar 5, 2012	3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy	M4.7	86 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	62 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	83 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	120 km
Aug 13, 2019	4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy	M4.6	120 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	95 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	139 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	68 km
Jun 21, 2013	2 km S of Comano, Italy	M4.5	135 km
Oct 3, 2012	1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy	M4.5	125 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	114 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	41 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
May	62°F (16°C)	2.7 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.8 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.9 in	Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	60°F (16°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
November	51°F (11°C)	3.6 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in

Valleggia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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