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Weather & Climate in Malesco, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malesco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 296 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 71.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Area | 24.6 sq mi (63.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1280°N, 8.4980°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
960 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 139 km | 22 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 144 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 75 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 78 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in |
Malesco has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").