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Weather & Climate in Are, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Are enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2853°N, 7.8934°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,260 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 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 64 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 62 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 59 km | 25 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 36 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 149 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Are has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (1.4").