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Weather & Climate in Caprauna, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caprauna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,120 ft (951 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1160°N, 7.9550°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,160 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 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 63 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 69 km | 40 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 60 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 50 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 111 km | 22 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 | 73 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 5 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Caprauna has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.1").