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Weather & Climate in Piossasco, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piossasco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9880°N, 7.4601°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,410 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 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 73 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 61 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 42 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 11 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 14 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 50 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 | 144 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Piossasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").