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Weather & Climate in Pontedassio, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontedassio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 23.9 sq mi (61.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9383°N, 8.0146°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,065 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 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 42 km | 19 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 43 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 89 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 131 km | 22 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 | 67 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 16 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in |
Pontedassio has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.7").