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Weather & Climate in Piovà Massaia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piovà Massaia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 287 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0552°N, 8.0501°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,405 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 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 40 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 61 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 149 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 39 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Piovà Massaia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (1.3").