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Weather & Climate in Fontanile, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontanile enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 286 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7530°N, 8.4213°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,408 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 131 km | 60 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 10 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 2 km S of Comano, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 46 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 110 km | 22 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 | 150 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in |
Fontanile has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.1").