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Weather & Climate in Fornace, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fornace experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 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 43.0 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,428 ft (740 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1181°N, 11.2075°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
762 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 137 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 138 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 137 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 124 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km NE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M4.7 | 138 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.7 | 141 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: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 88 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 73 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Fornace has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.0").