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Weather & Climate in Cortanze, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cortanze enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°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 33.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 77.3 sq mi (200.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0140°N, 8.0888°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,401 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 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 32 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 37 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 63 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 43 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 104 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Cortanze has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (1.3").