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Weather & Climate in Porte, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Porte 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 1,430 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 | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 41.2 sq mi (106.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8871°N, 7.2698°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,340 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 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 89 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 45 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 49 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 11 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 30 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 30 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: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 132 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Porte has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.1").