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Weather & Climate in Bastia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bastia 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 62 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 | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0576°N, 8.1722°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,163 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 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 89 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 45 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 79 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 125 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 | 84 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 14 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 71 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 |
Bastia 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").