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Weather & Climate in Canonica, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canonica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 288 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 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6559°N, 9.2875°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 143 km | 60 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km NE of Poviglio, Italy | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Correggio, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 133 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: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 114 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 141 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Canonica has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").