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Weather & Climate in Foppolo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Foppolo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 295 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 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 111.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,948 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,948 ft (1,508 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0430°N, 9.7578°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
776 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km NE of Poviglio, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 143 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: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 58 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 128 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in |
Foppolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 23°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").