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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0500°N, 8.2183°E |
| 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").