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Weather & Climate in Alghero, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alghero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 324 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 119.5 sq mi (309.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5597°N, 8.3195°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 3, 2001 | 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 126 km WNW of Buggerru, Italy | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2009 | 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy | M4.3 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2001 | 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy | M3.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy | M3.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Zonza, France | M3.2 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 81 km WSW of Stintino, Italy | M3.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy | M3.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 138 km WSW of Stintino, Italy | M2.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 55 km WNW of Stintino, Italy | M2.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 13 km S of Porto-Vecchio, France | M2.8 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | Sardinia, Italy | M2.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 1 km WSW of Olbia, Italy | M2.7 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 12 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy | M2.6 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Jan 25, 2002 | western Mediterranean Sea | M2.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in |
Alghero has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.3").