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Weather & Climate in Pigra, Italy

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

Pigra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 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 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. 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 2,890 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,890 ft (881 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates45.9574°N, 9.1265°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median16.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.8%

Earthquake History

947 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 131 km 4 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 140 km 0 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 74 km 10 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 132 km 10 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 116 km 10 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 96 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 137 km 0 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 111 km 8 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 93 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 117 km 5 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 137 km 3 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 137 km 22 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 117 km 10 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 142 km 10 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 148 km 5 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 64 km 10 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 139 km 10 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 146 km 5 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 148 km 5 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 134 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 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 27 105 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 105 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 124 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake — — 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Pigra has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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