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Weather & Climate in Colico Piano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colico Piano has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 287 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 72.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1321°N, 9.3771°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
770 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 138 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 128 km | 11 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 | 79 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 100 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 127 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in |
Colico Piano has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.9").