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Weather & Climate in Basson, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 40.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 28.6 sq mi (74.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4511°N, 10.8945°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,439 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 68 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 63 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 61 km | 9 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 128 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 147 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 143 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 112 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Basson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in December to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.6").