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Weather & Climate in Frossasco, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frossasco 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 1,234 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 | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 41.2 sq mi (106.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9218°N, 7.3713°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,355 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 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 38 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 | 43 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 10 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 22 km | 22 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 41 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: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 136 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 106 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Frossasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").