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Weather & Climate in Dolceacqua, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dolceacqua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8498°N, 7.6237°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,004 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 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 46 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 51 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 67 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 99 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 11 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 82 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: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 34 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 40 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in |
Dolceacqua has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.9").