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Weather & Climate in Moncenisio, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moncenisio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 303 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 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 190.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,793 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.8°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,793 ft (1,461 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2040°N, 6.9846°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 86 km | 40 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 47 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 34 km | 25 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 46 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | - | 149 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 134 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 28°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.2 in |
Moncenisio has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.8").