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Weather & Climate in Piedicavallo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piedicavallo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,445 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,445 ft (1,050 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6899°N, 7.9548°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,454 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 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 107 km | 40 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 73 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 85 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 130 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 116 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Piedicavallo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").