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Weather & Climate in Piode, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piode has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (752 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7706°N, 8.0527°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,231 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 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 117 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 87 km | 22 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 147 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: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 120 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 107 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Piode has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (2.0").