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Weather & Climate in Pessione, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pessione 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 814 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 | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 32.3 sq mi (83.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9650°N, 7.8412°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,384 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 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 46 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 27 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 44 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 26 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 135 km | 26 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 | 148 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Pessione has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (1.3").