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Weather & Climate in Ponderano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponderano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5385°N, 8.0559°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,858 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 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 92 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 87 km | 25 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 124 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 | 144 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 133 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
Ponderano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.7").