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Weather & Climate in Monterosso al Mare, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monterosso al Mare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1467°N, 9.6549°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,858 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 150 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 38 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 48 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 67 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 64 km | 16 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 132 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 132 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 113 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
Monterosso al Mare has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 42°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.0").