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Weather & Climate in Macra, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,871 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,871 ft (875 m) |
| Area | 29.7 sq mi (76.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5001°N, 7.1795°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,193 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 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 39 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 58 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 70 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 87 km | 26 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 54 km | 25 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 66 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 | 89 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 80 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Macra has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.0").