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Weather & Climate in Apricale, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Apricale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8803°N, 7.6599°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,033 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 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 51 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 95 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 126 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 15 km | 26 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 126 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: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 39 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 35 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in |
Apricale has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.9").