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Weather & Climate in Alagna Valsesia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alagna Valsesia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8518°N, 7.9375°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 92 km | 22 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 138 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 116 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 114 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 98 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in |
Alagna Valsesia has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 15°F in January to 46°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (2.0").