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Weather & Climate in Ormea, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ormea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,415 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,415 ft (736 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1487°N, 7.9120°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,174 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 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 67 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 65 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 51 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 105 km | 25 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 | 73 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 10 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Ormea has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.1").