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Weather & Climate in Pietra Ligure, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pietra Ligure enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1492°N, 8.2821°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,251 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 144 km | 60 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 77 km | 0 km |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 66 km | 19 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 73 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 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 | 97 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 24 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in |
Pietra Ligure has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.8").