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Weather & Climate in Borgo Melano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Borgo Melano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°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 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0158°N, 7.5766°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,444 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 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 68 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 39 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 23 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 6 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 106 km | 5 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 | 149 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Borgo Melano has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (1.5").