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Weather & Climate in Pontestura, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontestura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 286 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 45.9 sq mi (119.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1425°N, 8.3332°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,321 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 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 34 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy | M4.5 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 60 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 84 km | 25 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 104 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Pontestura has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (1.5").