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Weather & Climate in Bastia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bastia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3861°N, 11.6520°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,461 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 | 64 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 78 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 79 km | 11 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 61 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy | M4.7 | 100 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 | 111 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Bastia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.3").