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Weather & Climate in Mercenasco, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mercenasco 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. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 817 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) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3600°N, 7.8801°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,156 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 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 71 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 70 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 63 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 42 km | 22 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 45 km | 10 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 | — | 143 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Mercenasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (1.5").