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Weather & Climate in Madonna del Pilone, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Madonna del Pilone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 57.3 sq mi (148.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0700°N, 7.7375°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,439 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 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 39 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 15 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 37 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 | — | 112 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Madonna del Pilone has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (1.4").