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Weather & Climate in Fontainemore, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontainemore 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 2,493 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 | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6475°N, 7.8595°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,654 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 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 102 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 87 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 69 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 48 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 137 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 121 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Fontainemore has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (2.1").