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Weather & Climate in Genoa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Genoa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 291 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4048°N, 8.9444°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,207 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 87 km | 60 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 46 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 64 km | 0 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 43 km | 9 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 114 km | 19 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 83 km | 22 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 40 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 5 km SSW of Casola in Lunigiana, Italy | M4.5 | 99 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 83 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in |
Genoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (1.3").