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Weather & Climate in Cavour, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cavour 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 984 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 | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 41.2 sq mi (106.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7929°N, 7.3744°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,314 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 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 57 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 38 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 34 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 22 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 115 km | 26 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 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 | 122 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in |
Cavour has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").