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Weather & Climate in Lu, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 286 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 58.4 sq mi (151.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0018°N, 8.4856°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,273 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 135 km | 60 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 20 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 89 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 59 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 74 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 95 km | 25 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 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Lu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.6").