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Weather & Climate in Balestrino, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balestrino 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 1,217 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 | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1243°N, 8.1706°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,210 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 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 62 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 52 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 72 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 14 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 119 km | 25 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 | 88 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 15 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 72 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 |
Balestrino 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").