Weather & Climate in Montechiaro d'Asti, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montechiaro d'Asti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 77.3 sq mi (200.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0070°N, 8.1129°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,403 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 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 30 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 38 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 65 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 | - | 104 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Montechiaro d'Asti has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (1.3").