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Weather & Climate in Piana San Raffaele, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piana San Raffaele 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 610 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 | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1529°N, 7.8501°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,381 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 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 56 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 47 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 48 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 25 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 120 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Piana San Raffaele has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and December the driest (1.3").