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Weather & Climate in Bordighera, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bordighera experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7806°N, 7.6645°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,945 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 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 40 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 44 km | 19 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 62 km | 20 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 9 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 91 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: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 35 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 43 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Bordighera has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.7").