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Weather & Climate in Montelera, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montelera 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 1,617 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 | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1543°N, 7.4429°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,359 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 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 66 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 57 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 23 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 13 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 81 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 | — | 127 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 127 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
Montelera has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (1.8").