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Weather & Climate in Chiavari, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiavari experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 283 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 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3177°N, 9.3224°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,808 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 67 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 59 km | 60 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 43 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 92 km | 16 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 144 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 29 km | 9 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1999 | 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | - | 109 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | 56 | 145 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Chiavari has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (1.3").