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Weather & Climate in Cortazzone, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cortazzone 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 738 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 | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9792°N, 8.0612°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,400 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 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 31 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 33 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 61 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 42 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 | — | 100 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in |
Cortazzone has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.2").