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Weather & Climate in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cortina d'Ampezzo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 125.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,973 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,973 ft (1,211 m) |
| Area | 122.7 sq mi (317.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5369°N, 12.1390°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
857 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 43 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 78 km | 6 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1994 | 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy | M4.3 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 139 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: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 33 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 139 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Cortina d'Ampezzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 21°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.0").