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Weather & Climate in Polonghera, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polonghera 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 804 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 | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8023°N, 7.5957°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,362 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 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 64 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 21 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 32 km | 25 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 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 | 126 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 87 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Polonghera has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.5").