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Weather & Climate in Cantarana, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cantarana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 287 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9025°N, 8.0275°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,385 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 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 30 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 24 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 59 km | 25 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 | 147 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in |
Cantarana has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.2").