Weather & Climate in Piazzolo, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Piazzolo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°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 72.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16 / among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,303 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	38.6°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,303 ft (702 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	45.9798°N, 9.6706°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"

91% above US avg

Snowfall 77.7"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	16.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	91.8%

Earthquake History

832 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	145 km	4 km
Jan 25, 2012	1 km N of Poviglio, Italy	M4.9	142 km	33 km
Oct 29, 1995	0 km WNW of Adro, Italy	M4.9	46 km	10 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	144 km	0 km
Dec 29, 1999	12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy	M4.8	85 km	10 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	90 km	10 km
Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	146 km	14 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy	M4.7	144 km	10 km
Oct 15, 1996	2 km NE of Poviglio, Italy	M4.5	143 km	10 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	87 km	10 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	135 km	3 km
Apr 6, 2000	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	86 km	5 km
Oct 3, 2012	1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy	M4.5	129 km	22 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	126 km	8 km
Oct 1, 2001	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	86 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2020	2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.5	144 km	10 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	144 km	5 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	106 km	10 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	142 km	10 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	142 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1987	VALTELLINA	Meteorological	95.0 m	27	68 km
1601	LAKE LUCERNE	Eruption + Earthquake	4.0 m	8	128 km
1868	LAKE GARDA	Earthquake	—	—	86 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.1 in
April	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
May	49°F (10°C)	4.0 in
June	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
July	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
August	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
September	53°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
October	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in

Piazzolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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