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Weather & Climate in Albenga, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Albenga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0500°N, 8.2183°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,155 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 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 89 km | 0 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 54 km | 19 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 81 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 43 km | 20 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 19 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 87 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 18 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in |
Albenga has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.8").