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Weather & Climate in Bolzano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bolzano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 307 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 39.3 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 28.8 sq mi (74.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4907°N, 11.3398°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
716 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 7 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1994 | 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy | M4.3 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 80 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 78 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Bolzano has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.9").