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Weather & Climate in Caprezzo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caprezzo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 296 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 71.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9820°N, 8.5628°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
958 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 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 104 km | 4 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 144 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 91 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 95 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Caprezzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (2.3").