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Weather & Climate in Canazei, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Canazei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 125.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,806 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,806 ft (1,465 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates46.4763°N, 11.7693°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 125.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

808 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 147 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 145 km 8 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 113 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 52 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 108 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 127 km 5 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 112 km 10 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 119 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 111 km 5 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 101 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 60 km 7 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 105 km 6 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 142 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 112 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 67 km 10 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 81 km 18 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 100 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 98 km 11 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 86 km 10 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 86 km 11 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 49 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 110 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake - - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
April 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in
May 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
June 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in
July 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in

Canazei has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 21°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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