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Weather & Climate in Galbiate, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galbiate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 287 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 72.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8164°N, 9.3790°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
993 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 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km NE of Poviglio, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 97 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 129 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 149 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Galbiate has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.9").