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Weather & Climate in Motta, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motta 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. The area gets 287 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 427 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) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8106°N, 8.1474°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,422 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 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 20 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 26 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 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 | 143 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in |
Motta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.0").