Weather & Climate in Lessona, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lessona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5869°N, 8.1943°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,542 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 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 100 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 98 km | 25 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 137 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 128 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
Lessona has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.7").