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Weather & Climate in Dorzano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dorzano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4261°N, 8.0985°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,023 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 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 70 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 80 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 59 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 81 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 105 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 150 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Dorzano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (1.5").