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Weather & Climate in Alba-Penia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alba-Penia 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 125.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,921 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4578°N, 11.7974°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
821 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 57 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 103 km | 6 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 46 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 112 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Alba-Penia has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 21°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").