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Weather & Climate in Pornassio, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pornassio 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 2,221 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 | 2,221 ft (677 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0705°N, 7.8695°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,137 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 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 60 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 73 km | 40 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 38 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 | 65 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 11 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Pornassio has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.1").