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Weather & Climate in Piazza, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piazza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 303 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 55.5 sq mi (143.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3860°N, 7.8316°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,230 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 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 68 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 38 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 79 km | 25 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 72 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 | 89 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in |
Piazza has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.0").