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Weather & Climate in Moretta, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moretta 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 860 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 | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7614°N, 7.5363°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,348 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 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 68 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 25 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 32 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 34 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 120 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 84 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Moretta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.5").