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Weather & Climate in Caprie, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caprie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1194°N, 7.3329°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,364 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 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 59 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 18 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 16 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 91 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: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 123 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Caprie has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.3").