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Weather & Climate in Fornaci, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fornaci enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0282°N, 7.5987°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,448 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 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 67 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 73 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 39 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 25 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 110 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Fornaci has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (1.5").